Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing, Seventh Edition

Bill Phillips (Erie, PA) is a licensed locksmith and author of several books on security, including McGraw-Hill's Lockmithing.

• Chapter 1. A Short History of the LockWho Invented the Lock?EgyptGreeceRomeEuropeEnglandAmericaEarly American Lock CompaniesA Brief History of Automotive Locks in the U.S.Chapter 2. Tools of the TradeElectric DrillsCordless DrillsKey Cutting MachinesWorkbenchChapter 3. Types of Locks and KeysWhat Is a Lock?Lock NamesLock GradesKey TypesKey Blank IdentificationKey Blank ExamplesAutomotive Key BlanksLook-Alike KeysNeuter BowsSmart LocksChapter 4. Warded LocksTypesConstructionOperationRepairWarded KeysChapter 5. Lever Tumbler LocksPartsOperationRepairsVarieties of Lever Tumbler LocksLever Tumbler Lock KeysChapter 6. Disc Tumbler LocksOperationDisassemblyKeyingSecurityCam LocksReading Disc Tumbler LocksDouble-Bitted Disc Tumbler LocksChapter 7. Pin Tumbler LocksConstructionDisassemblyAssemblyChoosing a Pin Tumbler LocksetPin Tumbler Cylinder Mortise LocksThe Cylinder KeyChapter 8. High-Security Mechanical LocksUnderwriters Laboratories ListingKey ControlLock and Key PatentsTypes of High-Security Mechanical LocksChapter 9. MasterkeyingCoding SystemsMaster Key SystemsMasterkeying Warded LocksMasterkeying Lever Tumbler LocksMasterkeying Disc Tumbler LocksMasterkeying Pin Tumbler LocksDeveloping the Master Key SystemMaster Key System VariationsA Simple Master Key SystemChapter 10. Smart LocksAugustDanalock VersionFridayGojiHavenKevo Touch- to-Open, 2nd GenerationKevo ConvertLockitron BoltSchlage Smart SenseSesameYale Real Living Touchscreen DeadboltInstalling the 1st Generation Kevo Smart LockChapter 11. Buying and Selling SafesTypes of SafesSafe StylesInstalling an In-Floor SafeMoving SafesSpecial Safe FeaturesUnderwriters Laboratories Fire Safe RatingsUnderwriters Laboratories Burglary Safe StandardSelling More SafesChapter 12. Keyed PadlocksChoosing a PadlockWarded PadlocksWafer Disc PadlocksPin Tumbler PadlocksMajor Padlock Manufacturers and Their ProductsHelpful HintsChapter 13. Home and Business ServicesCommon Problems and TroubleshootingCorbin Cylindrical LocksetsThe MAG Ultra 700 DeadboltM.A.G. Engineering and Mfg., Inc.The Schlage G Series LocksetStrike PlatesM.A.G.’s Install-A-LockExit Alarm Locks and Panic Bar DeadlocksChapter 14. Lock Picking and ImpressioningPicking Pin Tumbler LocksWhy Pin Tumbler Locks Can Be PickedRakingUsing a Pick GunLock Picking TipsPicking High-Security CylindersThe Need for PracticeImpressioning LocksOther Useful Equipment and SuppliesPopular Impressioning TechniqueAlternative Impressioning MethodProblems with ImpressioningImpressioning PracticeWarded Bit-Key LocksLock BumpingChapter 15. Automobile Lock ServicingVehicle Identification NumbersBasics of Automobile Lock ServicingDoor LocksIgnition LocksGlove-Compartment LocksTrunk LocksTranspondersAmerican Motors CorporationAudiBMWChryslerDatsunFordGeneral MotorsServicing General Motors Vehicles with VATSHondaChapter 16. Opening Locked CarsOpening Locked CarsCar Opening TechniquesThe Long Reach ToolCar-Opening Dispatch ProcedureChapter 17. Emergency and Forced-Entry ProceduresDrilling Pin Tumbler LocksCylinder RemovalWindow EntrancesOffice LocksUnlocking Thumbcuffs, Handcuffs, and LegcuffsForced EntryChapter 18. Combination LocksPartsManipulationDrillingChanging CombinationsOther Keyless LocksChapter 19. Electrical Access andExit Control SystemsElectric Release Latch StrikesCircuitryElectric Door OpenersElectrified Mortise LocksElectrified Knob LocksElectromagnetic LocksElectrical Keyless LocksKey-Actuated SwitchesChapter 20. Working as a LocksmithFinding a JobStarting Your Own Locksmithing BusinessBusiness ConsiderationsThe Locksmith and the LawChapter 21. Key Duplicating MachinesCritical Design FactorsFramon’s DBM-1 Flat Key MachineIlco’s KD50AChapter 22. Registered Professional Locksmith TestRegistered Professional Locksmith Answer SheetChapter 23. Answers to Frequently Asked QuestionsAppendix A. ManufacturersAppendix B. Locksmith Suppliers’ Profiles and AddressesAppendix C. Depth and Space ChartsAppendix D. GlossaryIndex