The Visual Guide to Lock Picking has been the definitive guide for learning the art of lock picking. The Third Edition updates all of the illustrations with new, high quality, computer graphics. Over 100 new pages have been added. Inside, you will find interesting material and lock picking how-to for pin tumblers, warded locks, wafer locks, tubular locks, combination padlocks, and lever locks. This acclaimed guide reveals the secrets of the trade and makes learning the art of picking fun and easy. You don t have to waste time guessing how it s done, reading some amateur s theories, or trying to learn from the movies (they always get it wrong). Now you can get accurate information that the professionals use to give you the edge. What really sets this book apart is the quality of illustrations, which make lock picking easy to understand. The visual approach makes it easy to see how locks really work. Each type is completely dissected, exposing every moving part. Step-by-step instructions are given for picking each kind of lock. You will be lead through the entire process, from introducing the necessary tools, to explaining several techniques that will lead you to that satisfying click as your lock springs open! This book is the premier guide on picking locks. Even if you already know how to pick some locks, this book covers tips and techniques. Exercises are also explained to help you hone your skills. From simple locks, to high security pins, almost all modern lock types are covered; making it the perfect locksmith s companion. Now, you can understand the technology that has kept thieves at bay for centuries. Since the time of antiquity, within the halls of the great pyramids, tomb raiders found their untold treasures behind surprisingly sophisticated locks. Today s locks inherit from these same designs. We give you the keys to their secrets. How many times have you, or someone you know, been locked out? Now you don t have to be helpless in th

5 Responses to “Visual Guide to Lock Picking (Third Edition)”

1. George Corrado says:

   May 13, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I’ll tell ya, it’s not as easy as it looks. It takes a lot of practice, just like anything else.
2. Deven M. Niles says:

   March 2, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I can see why anyone with experience would hate this book because it sticks to only the basics. For anyone reading this review, note that the only way to get good at lock picking is practice; any book that states otherwise is only trying to sell you something. This book for sure fully explained common locks and how they work. The pictures gave a good depiction of what it takes to pick the lock and gives a few tips on picking them. A great book for explaining general logic; however don’t expect this book (or any for that matter) to be a holy-grail of secrets.
3. Stephen James Fitzgerald says:

   November 15, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Reading this book was tough because it was boring and repetitive to the point of uselessness.

   Instead of making a book full of ‘filling/padding’, they should have only included about 1/2 of the materail.

   I admit that there are a few pages of facts that make the book worth reading but the computer generated images are nothing special.

   If you can get a copy for free you are still getting ripped off.
4. L. Conrado Barajas Pedraza says:

   September 7, 2009 at 12:00 am

   This is my second book i’d read about locksmithing and i found it very clear to understand, great images so you can comprehend what they are talking about. The basics are covered with almost any book but this one is very clear and also explains a lot of high security types of locks. Obviously… practice is better than any book.
5. John Ness says:

   May 18, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Being a beginner this book gave me a great insight into the basics of locks and lock mechanics. After reading this book I was able to purhcase a nice set of picks that matched my experience level. If you’ve no idea how a lock works, then this is for you. If you are a professional then opt for The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing) which I am currently reading after finishing Visual Guide to Lock Picking (Third Edition). The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing contains more details and better diagrams. The Visual Guide to Lock Picking is a great book for beginners. Four stars out of five, because there is always room for improvement.