Lock Picking 101

Lock Picking 101
Author: Andrew Jefferson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2020-02-22
Genre:
ISBN:

This comprehensive guide is designed to set you up for success with lock picking. No matter if you are brand new to lock picking, a seasoned pro looking to brush up, or anywhere else in your lock picking journey, this book is a resource for you. It will teach you everything you need to know about how to pick 99 percent of locks. Lock picking 101 explains how to successfully pick any type of luck, the necessary tools you need to start with and how to get them, the mechanism of locks for a more in-depth understanding of the art, other ways to open a lock without actually picking them and a lot of exercises. The flow of the resource is purposeful, so you might miss some things by skipping around. You could still pick a lock by reading a few pages of, but you would become a pro if you take your time to read all and follow up with the practices therein.

Practical Lock Picking

Practical Lock Picking
Author: Deviant Ollam
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2010-07-27
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1597496111

For the first time, Deviant Ollam, one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers, has assembled an instructional manual geared specifically toward penetration testers. Unlike other texts on the subject (which tend to be either massive volumes detailing every conceivable style of lock or brief "spy manuals" that only skim the surface) this book is for INFOSEC professionals that need essential, core knowledge of lockpicking and seek the ability to open most locks with relative ease. Deviant's material is presented with rich, detailed diagrams and is offered in easy-to-follow lessons which allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly. Everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques like shimming, bumping, and bypassing is explained and shown.Whether you're being hired to penetrate security or simply trying to harden your own defenses, this book is essential.

High-Security Mechanical Locks

High-Security Mechanical Locks
Author: Graham Pulford
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2007-10-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0080555861

High-Security Mechanical Locks comprehensively surveys and explains the highly technical area of high security locks in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Well over 100 different locks are presented, organized into 6 basic types. Each chapter introduces the necessary concepts in a historical perspective and further categorizes the locks. This is followed by detailed 'how it works' descriptions with many pictures, diagrams and references. The descriptions are based on actual dissections of the real locks.The scope is limited to key operated mechanical locks, thus keyless combination locks and digital locks are not covered. The book does not deal with routine locksmithing topics such as installation and servicing of locks. The sensitive area of picking and bypassing of locks is dealt with only at a high level without giving detailed information that would be unacceptable in the wrong hands.* Comprehensive coverage of over 100 different types of 19th and 20th century key-operated locks, unified in a simple classification scheme* Detailed operating principles - clear 'how it works' descriptions* Manipulation resistance rating for each lock on a scale of 1 to 5

The CIA Lockpicking Manual

The CIA Lockpicking Manual
Author: Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1628730420

Do you have the locksmith’s phone number on speed dial? Find yourself spending a fortune on new locks after someone lost their keys again? Forgot your keys in the car one too many times? Free yourself once and for all from ever having a keyless crisis again with The CIA Lockpicking Manual. With this clever pocket- sized guide, you’ll quickly learn how to get yourself into—and out of—tight spaces.With clear explanations and detailed illustrations, The CIA Lockpicking Manual will quickly teach you what you need to know. Soon you’ll be able to get yourself into your house, office desk, or car . . . without your key.

Locksport

Locksport
Author: Jos Weyers
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2024-03-19
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1718502257

A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to the fascinating sport of picking locks, Locksport is authored by five of the field’s foremost champions. Together, they’ll show you how to ethically, efficiently, and effectively bypass anything—from simple locks and safe dials to deadlocks and vaults. Welcome to the world of locksport, the sport of defeating locks. Whether you’re new to the challenge of lockpicking or aiming for championship gold, this book serves as your definitive guide, packed with practical advice from a team of experts. DIVE INTO THE ESSENTIALS WITH LOCKSPORT FOUNDATIONS How various locks work and how to maintain and disassemble practice locks What makes some locks more secure than others The laws, competitions, and communities that make up the world of locksport MASTER YOUR CRAFT WITH HANDS-ON TECHNIQUES How to pick pin tumblers and lever locks, make impressions or craft a working key from a blank, and manipulate open combination safe locks How to work with picks, rakes, tension wrenches, files, magnification tools, safe-lock graphs, and depth-measuring instruments The intricacies of security pins, wards, dimple locks, keyways, and antique locks GAIN THE COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH COMPETITION INSIGHTS The ins and outs of competition setup and tools and how to host your own competitions Expert strategies for managing your nerves and gathering lock intel What it’s like to participate in timed head-to-head competitions, PicTacToe™, escape challenges, and other lockpicking contests From mastering your first padlock to conquering a competition, Locksport will show you how to take your skills to the next level—and have endless fun doing it.

Introduction to Power Electronics

Introduction to Power Electronics
Author: D. Fewson
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 207
Release: 1998-03-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080535119

Building on solid state device and electromagnetic contributions to the series, this text book introduces modern power electronics, that is the application of semiconductor devices to the control and conversion of electrical power. The increased availability of solid state power switches has created a very rapid expansion in applications, from the relatively low power control of domestic equipment, to high power control of industrial processes and very high power control along transmission lines. This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the entire range of devices and examines their applications, assuming only the minimum mathematical and electronic background. It covers a full year's course in power electronics. Numerous exercises, worked examples and self assessments are included to facilitate self study and distance learning.

Visual Guide to Lock Picking

Visual Guide to Lock Picking
Author: Mark McCloud
Publisher: Book Jungle
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Lock picking
ISBN: 9780970978813

This is the definitive guide for learning the art of lock picking. Inside you will discover the secrets of the trade. By reading this book, practicing, and applying the methods introduced, you can successfully master picking most modern locks. This book makes it easy and gives you the edge to quickly learn and start picking locks today. Not only does this book cover what tools and techniques are needed to pick most common locks, but it also goes through what to do step-by-step; and actually teaches how to do it. It explains what all of the tools are and for what they are used. What really sets this book apart is the vast assortment of illustrations that make everything easy to understand. This really is a visual guide containing pages filled with diagrams and drawings that will instantly show you how locks work, and exactly what to do to bypass them. You can start learning today! Inside, you will find sections about warded locks, pin tumblers, wafer tumblers, and more. These are the locks found on most residential and commercial doors, cars, padlocks, desks, filing cabinets, safes, equipment, vending machines, bike locks, etc... Each section includes an in-depth and easy to understand explanation as to how that type of lock works. This book even outlines several exercises you can perform in order to improve your lock picking skills. You'll be picking every lock in your house in no time.

Loot

Loot
Author: Jude Watson
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2014-06-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545633958

"LOOT hits the jackpot." -- Rick Riordan, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Archibald McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels."But March learns that his father is not talking about hidden loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they're picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage. It's not hard time, but it feels like it.March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father's business inside and out, and they're tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they'll live the life of riches and freedom that most kids only dream about. . . . .Hold on to your pearls, because this summer, the world's youngest criminal masterminds are coming for you.