"Locksmithing" made simple. Want to service or install your home and car security systems? Or pass the professional locksmithing exam - and develop a profitable sideline? From cutting keys by hand to repairing pin tumbler locks, this learn-as-you-go book gives you a complete introduction to the business of locksmithing. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, charts, and checklists, "Locksmithing" helps you take advantage of employment options (Including owning your own shop)...keep up with new technologies...and get professional results, even if you're new to the field.Get professional locksmithing results from the start. Familiarize yourself with nearly every type of locking device used today in residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Get all the details on how to quickly pick open locks, make impression keys, and install and service electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, and emergency exit door devices. Stay on top of fast-breaking physical and electronic security developments - in closed circuit television systems, access control systems, and systems integration. Turn to the book's handy appendices for listings of trade journals, suppliers, trade associations, related information on the Internet, and more!