Master Locksmithing: An Expert's Guide to Master Keying, Intruder Alarms, Access Control Systems, High-Security Locks...

434 Pages·2007·17.78 MB·English

Master Locksmithing
About the Author
Bill Phillips is president of the International
Association of Home Safety and Security
Professionals. He currently works as a security
consultant and freelance writer whose articles
have appeared in Consumers Digest, Home
Mechanix, Keynotes, Safe & Vault Technology,
Security Dealer, the Los Angeles Times, and many
other periodicals. Mr. Phillips is also the author of
13 security-related books, including The Complete
Book of Locks and Locksmithing, Sixth Edition;
The Complete Book of Home, Site and Office Security; and The Complete
Book of Electronic Security, available from McGraw-Hill.
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Master Locksmithing
An Expert’s Guide to Masterkeying, Intruder Alarms,
Access Control Systems, High-Security Locks,
and Safe Manipulation and Drilling
Bill Phillips
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Contents
Foreword xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 Basic Types of Locks and Keys: A Refresher 1
Terminology 1
Manufacturers’ Names 7
Key Types 7
Warded Locks 8
Tumbler Locks 8
Types of Tumbler Locks 9
High-Security Pin Tumbler Locks 10
Chapter 2 Picking Pin Tumbler Locks 13
Lock Pick Gun 16
Chapter 3 Bumping Keys 19
How to Bump Locks 27
What to Do About Bump Keys 29
Chapter 4 Impressioning Locks 31
Pin Tumbler Locks 31
Filing the Blank 32
Other Useful Equipment and Supplies 34
Chapter 5 High-Security Locks 37
Underwriters Laboratories Listing 37
Key Patents 38
ASSA High Security Locks 40
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viii Contents
Chapter 6 Rekeying Kwikset Locks 53
Kwikset Rekeying Manual 54
Chapter 7 Nonlocking Door Hardware 93
Butts and Hinges 93
Classification 94
M.A.G. Manufacturing History and Products 96
Chapter 8 Electricity and Electronics Basics 101
Electricity 101
Types of Circuits 102
How a Circuit Works 103
Controlling Current Flow 104
Ohm’s Law 105
Basics of Electronics 107
Schematic Symbols 107
Resistors 107
Capacitors 109
Switches 109
Relays 110
Chapter 9 Emergency Exit Devices 111
Alarm Lock Pilferguard 113
Chapter 10 Electric Strikes 131
Strike Selection 131
Frequently Asked Questions 133
Troubleshooting 136
Checking Voltage 136
Checking DC Current 137
Checking Line Drop 137
Locating Shorts 137
The Strike Will Not Activate After Installation 138
The Strike Will Not Activate After Use 138
Overheating 138
Electric Strike Handbook 140
Chapter 11 Intruder Alarms 165
Types of Intruder Alarms 166