THE ART OF LOCK PICKING

Lock picking is the act of unlocking a lock by analysing and manipulating the components of the lock device, without the original key. Although lock picking can be associated with criminal intent, it is an essential skill for a locksmith.

 Lock picking is the ideal way of opening a lock without the correct key, while not damaging the lock, allowing it to be rekeyed for later use, which is especially important with antique locks that would be impossible to replace if destructive entry methods are used.

This comprehensive lock picking guide will show you exactly how to pick all types of lock easily and efficiently. Although there is much information on the internet about lock picking there isn't a resource available that shows you step by step exactly how its done and will clear fully detailed pictures.

The theory of lock picking is the theory of exploiting mechanical defects. There are a few basic concept and definitions but the bulk of the material consist of tricks for opening locks with particular defects or characteristics. The organization of this manual reflects this structure.

The first few chapters present the vocabulary and basic information about locks and lock picking. There is no way to learn lock picking without practicing, so one chapter presents a set of carefully chosen exercises that will help you learn the skills of lock picking.

The document ends with a catalogue of the mechanical traits and defects found in locks and the techniques used to recognize and exploit them. The first appendix describes how to make lock picking tools. The other appendix presents some of the legal issues of lock picking.
 

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PLUS FREE FULL COLOUR BONUS GUIDE!
 

Along with The Art of Lock Picking Guide we are please to include this bonus educational comic. Basically we have taken Apple’s new Comic Life software for making homebrew comics and used it to teach the art of lock picking. No more will you be forced to learn from some IT Geek or dry text only walkthrough. Now you can get the basics in colourful comic form, which actually makes it all that much easier to follow. I think instructional comics are largely underrated and would love to see more of them. Anyway I think it is well worth a a look at  whether you are interested in picking locks or just want to see a good use of Comic Life software...Fantastic!

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