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The Visual Guide to Lock Picking has been the definitive guide for learning the art of lock picking. The Third Edition updates all of the illustrations with new, high quality, computer graphics. Over 100 new pages have been added. Inside, you will find interesting material and lock picking how-to for pin tumblers, warded locks, wafer locks, tubular locks, combination padlocks, and lever locks. This acclaimed guide reveals the secrets of the trade and makes lea… More >>
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If you have ever enjoyed taking something apart to see how it works, this book will thrill you. Tradecraft aside, the inner workings of these otherwise inaccessible devices are a wonderful study of mechanical engineering.
Having purchased similar books with varying degrees of satisfaction I easily rate this the highest. The text and pictures are independently useful and very complimentary. Its hard to call a book on lockpicking a must-read, but this should be a foundation for any learning of the subject.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this book to learn physical security (locks) and discovered that this book is “THE” definitive guide to lockpicking. I just started picking locks when I got this book and after 1 day of reading and understanding the first 2 chapters and doing the exercise, I was able to successfully pick my first lock (addicting for anyone that doesn’t like to give up). Also, tons of illustrations that will help you understand how a lock works.
I highly recommend this book if you want to start learning about the “challenging” world of lockpicking!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a great guide book to lock picking. I knew almost nothing about the subject before getting this book and after reading the first few chapters I was able to pick basic locks! The pictures and discriptions are great and very informative. I’d recommend it for anyone interested in the subject.
Rating: 5 / 5
The book is quite easy to follow and tries its best. However it would be excellent if they provided a cd/dvd with short animations showing the locking mechanisms. I believe they spent so much time on the figures, so they could also provide these animations… Still, a very good one to read.
Rating: 4 / 5
I do road service for several companies, that need lock out service. I have done the regular lockouts and some locks I simply picked. Great for a trained locksmith that hasn’t done picking, it gives you the principals of how to do, however you just have to practice to get it right
Rating: 5 / 5
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