Locksmithing, Second Edition

Book could have went a little furthur in detail on most subjects. Reads like a school textbook but very easy to understand. Did not go very in-depth in many areas, was more of a general overview on some subjects. I bought this book mainly looking for learning ways you bypass locks, which there was some but its main focus semed to be if you were learning to become a locksmith as a job or business. Good for a beginner to learn the basics.

Overall the book is pretty good. I found the pushbutton door locks a bit difficult to understand.I have already bought some of the tools to try repairing locks.

The author had a lot of knowledge all over the map. Instead, he should have concentrated on a few major items and, in this day and age, provided nice diagrams and pictures. It's hard to follow mechanical instruction with words only. I wouldn't recommend it to someone wanting to learn locksmithing.

It got to me in a reasonable amount of time from when I puchased it. It was in good condition. I tells me everything I need to know about locksmithing. I can definitely study from this book. It's very good.

I suppose the info here is relivent but only because the pin tumbler lock hasent changed in 200 years. However wrighting an educational text has changed a bit since 1980. Fortunatly Bill has written a much better book with more content, get "The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing".

good book

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great job