The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing by Bill Phillips
McGraw-Hill Professional | 6 edition
ISBN: 0071448292 | 602 pages | PDF | 8.01 Mb
ISBN: 0071448292 | 602 pages | PDF | 8.01 Mb
It's hard to find technical details on this subject: locksmiths are relatively close-mouthed about the craft of their trade. Laypeople to professionals will thus find this a winning reference: it covers all types of locks and keys from old-fashioned to modern electromagnetic locks and vending machines, providing the basics of locksmithing and different system operations.
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