Manuals & References
FITTING KEYS BY IMPRESSION
Impressioning is the mark of the professional locksmith. Learn the techniques of fitting keys to many types of locks, WITHOUT taking the lock apart. The information in this manual will show you how to make a key in minutes, using only pliers, a keyblank, and file. Covers types of locks, tools to use, how to obtain the best impressions, how to practice, when to impression and when not to impression.
42-Page Instruction Manual
#IM-1…..$12.95
LOCK PICKING AND LOCK BYPASS METHODS
This manual gives basic instructions for picking and bypassing many types of locks. Includes why a lock can be picked open, what tools are needed, what techniques to use, how to practice, what locks cannot be picked, how to make a lock more pick-proof, how to open locks without picking and how to bypass pick-proof locks.
38-Page Instruction Manual
#IM-2…..$12.95
MASTERKEYING
This manual gives professional locksmiths basic instructions for masterkeying (setting up locks to work on two or more different keys). It explains in detail what a masterkey is, how to masterkey the pin tumbler cylinder, how to plan a masterkey system, cutting keys, small masterkey systems, apartment and hotel masterkeying. Masterkeying is good for the novice or as a reference for experienced locksmiths.
50-Page Instruction Manual
#IM-3…..$12.95
LOCK CODE WORK
Learn to use lock codes and you’ll be able to work much faster and more profitably. This manual includes information on what a lock code is, what popular locks use codes, where to find codes, using code books, how to cut keys by code, codes as an aid to impressioning and more. Excellent for learning or as a resource for experienced locksmiths.
34-Page Instruction Manual
#IM-4…..$12.95
PROFESSIONALLY USING SPACE AND DEPTH KEY SETS
Make the most of your depth key sets. Depth key sets are valuable tools, when you know how to use them. Learn the correct way to use space and depth keys to save you time and effort. Excellent for helping to train employees. This useful manual was written and illustrated by locksmith Perry J. King.
23-Page Instruction Manual
#IM-4…..$12.95
