The 2nd Edition of this book now includes, at no extra charge, The Basics of Lock Cylinder Rekeying. Along with that, it includes a complete illustrated Kwikset knob disassembly and shimming lesson. In print form, which is no longer available, it is about 100 pages and full of illustrations. Earning significant additional income as a part-time residential locksmith can become a full-time income very quickly. David Calvin, a locksmith since 1988, shows you exactly what it takes to launch a part-time, residential lock service and make great good money doing it. This book tells you what tools you will need, what actual scenarios you will encounter, types of locks, basic methods, advertising, pricing, and other related topics. This is the book you read before you start, although there are things in this book that will help established locksmiths. One of the best well-kept secrets in the locksmith profession, is that one can make a full-time income working part-time! And you will not have to include automotive locksmith work. This book does suggest that you get a car opening tool kit, but the quick and easy money is found in opening, re-keying, and servicing house locks. A Dollar-A-Minute? I should have said two dollars a minute! Originally, This book was 54 pages typed as a hard copy. Now it is around 100 pages.
Author(s): David Calvin
Edition: 2
Publisher: David L Calvin Jr
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 96
Tags: lock, locks, lockpicking, locksmith, locksmithing, security