Safe lock manipulation books

Safe lock manipulation is both a developed skill as well as an art. It can be used for every drilling situation to ensure you hit your target location inside the safe. The safe manipulator is so accurate, that, when coupled with its operating principles and an experienced safe engineer it can in many cases plot even the smallest deviations in wheel circumference even those caused by the combination change mechanism. The art of manipulation lk55 signals a discipline that demands artistry, not mere craft. Exploiting the lock is not unlike picking a regular lock but it is much more involved. The book i have right now is the national locksmith guide to manipulation, as well as safecracking for the computer scientist.

The itl2000ii can cover the million conceivable combinations of a standard 3 number combination lock in under 30 hours. Safe lock manipulation is the art of safe cracking. Other locks by lagard shadow the wheel to much for a beginner to understand. Safecracking 101 course manual is easy to follow and uses the sentry safe as a model to teach safe manipulation principles without complexity. By understanding the mechanical actions of the lock, the gates in the wheels. It can open any dialtype mechanical safe lock in 45 minutes. Manipulation for mechanical combination safe locks. Turn the dial right to the contact point and record the reading on your chart. Safe engineer safe opening tools professional safe cracking. Jan 19, 2011 cracking a manipulationproof, million combination safe. Also, consistent tension on the handle was important, so i set up a thick rubber band on the handle and attached to a hook on my workbench to keep tension on the handle and started to graph. On the safe lock manipulation section, i would say it is complimentary to the art of manipulation.

If you are attempting to drill a perfectly straight hole, simply set the tool at the 0 degree angle. Due to the very sensitive nature of the topics covered in this class, enrollment is restricted to police, military, government employees, and security professionals with verifiable credentials. For more particular guidance as to what items you need in your first lock pick set, you can take a look at one of our past articles. Oct 14, 2018 sentry safe manipulation 3rd wheel with graph. The safe and vault manual covers the important topics of drilling locations, changing the handing of the safe, servicing the lock and time lock operation on a wide variety of safes and vaults dating back to the early 20th. This book ilustrates every known method for breaking into safes, vaults and safetydeposit boxes.

Youll learn everything to get you through your first manipulation. The tsm is designed to help the safe engineer or locksmith with opening combination safes. This new second edition, many years in the making, provides the reader with the information that is needed to understand both traditional mechanisms as well as the most modern and sophisticated security technology incorporated into locks and how to bypass them. Reflexno safe is secure, because locksmiths must be able to get inside if the lock breaks.

Safe manipulation is the process of discovering the safes combination through the sound or touch of the safe during certain processes. Safes are, by nature, very difficult to open without the right key or combination. There are great explanatory images of the inner workings with labels to help guide you through to understanding all about these locks. Lock picking 101 forum how to pick locks, locksport. This is the real deal and not a watered down version. With a good understanding of how a safe lock works, this book takes you all the way through the manipulation process. Sorry but as far as we know this book is no longer published open combination locks without drilling, burning, or forcing. Next we conduct an overview of ul standards for mechanical safe locks, including those for manipulation resistant locks. The tsm is probably the most advanced safe lock manipulation aid available. However, that is not possible in episode 1 as the branch chief was locked inside the safe with no way of getting to him. It allows you to attach different length pointers accurately to the dial and more importantly, you now have a perfect grip area to control the dial. Dont expect any single piece of literature to reveal the one simple trick. I spent 4 hours manipulating the lock and finally got it open.

Sentrysafe puts all sorts of measures in place to protect your valuables and important documents. Would you like to be able to tell within a few minutes whether a lock is worth spending time on. In the event of a nonfunctioning lock or a manipulation proof lock, this option would be of no use. I know there are a couple other bookstutorials on this out there but i. When i read it i had the feeling he expected you to have read the art of manipulation and is just adding more infotechniques. That all sounds great, until you find out that you can open this safe and pretty much every safe like itin a matter. By understanding the mechanical actions of the lock, the gates in the wheels can be found and placed under the fence, to allow the lock to open.

Technically, lock manipulation is the process of opening a locked safe without drilling or defacing the safe in any way. Ive been looking for other safe books from the national locksmith drilling and etc, but apparently theyre super rare. This manual will familiarize you with why manipulation is possible and how it is accomplished. This is a resource the sopl believes everyone should study before learning group ii safe lock manipulation. By understanding the mechanical actions of the lock, the gates in the wheels can be found and placed under the fence, to allow the lock. Fully updated with new hardware for modern laptops. So the best way to open a safe is to know the combination series of numbers required to open the safe. Some have valid and practical reasons for one preference over another. The keyless lock store is certified safe shopping by great books about ancient locks and keys and also books on modern locks.

Locksmiths and safe technicians are find it vital to have the best safe drilling tools on hand for opening such safes. Choose between a sleek, modern medallion or our triedandtrue traditional gun safe lock keypad. Go through each step of lock manipulation with lock manipulation diagrams and. Theres no reason why you couldnt practice both at the same time. Soon, the automatic dialer will have the lock open, saving time, materials and excess labor costs.

Techniques of safe and vault manipulation the combat bookshelf peter r. You can choose a combination lock, which ensures that only you can ever open the safe, or use a key lock and hide the key in a different room. History the lockmasters legacy of invention spans almost a century, four generations, and nearly 100 patents for locks, locking devices, and security products including the kaba mas x0 series. Sep 18, 2017 lock picking requires particular tools for the job.

There are several ways to use a drill to open a safe. The tsm packs a set of features not seen in any other safe manipulation aid. Turn the dial left at least four complete revolutions and stop at 0. This particular sentrysafe has an electronic lock, four 1inch bolts to keep the door firmly in place, pryresistant hinges, and its able to withstand drops of up to 15 feet.

As you already know, the basics of lock manipulation are that the plug must be tensioned and that the pins must be moved within the keyway. The technique outlined in this manual utilizes the natural characteristics of the lock mechanism. Turning the combination dial dark green will allow you to turn the drive cam white. Manipulation for mechanical combination safe locks locksmith. The category of lock picking and lock manipulation covers a wide range of nondestructive entry techniques. Safe manipulation will take much, much longer to master.

We then move up to techniques for several group 2m locks, again followed by a practical exercise. Right from the early days of lock development and manufacture, lever lock picks and lock picking tools were used as opening tools. It is critical that the locksmith has a complete understanding of how safes are constructed and how the locks function. Nicholasville, ky click here for our full course schedule. Would you like to toss out all the books and graphs youve tried in the past and develop a genuine understanding of. This resource eliminates confusion, myths and mystery concerning safes. However, as a safe professional you need to be prepared to service the classic safes that were built to last for decades. It is a damage free combination recovery method, and a well known surreptitious bypass technique. In case of a lost combination and if the lock allows it, this is by far the best option. Its text begins with a warning to faithfully guard the material in its pages, as well. Lear the secrets of safe lock manipulation for non distructive safe.

Tsm the safe manipulator stirling locksmith supply. The art of manipulation was written for locksmiths and safe professionals in order to improve their technique and knowledge of opening and servicing safes. A beginners guide to safe manipulation and drilling. Some book safes have a secret compartment that can simply be pulled open, but the more secure options have a locked compartment. The most common method safecrackers use to manipulate the safe itself is drilling. Would you like to increase your profit on safe opening jobs. The right contact point highest number normally provides the. Manipulation for mechanical combination safe locks how to. The most common way to bypass an electronic lock is by acquiring the combination through means of coercion or computer hacking. Please rate this video, feel free to comment, and subscribe. Ask any locksmith or person who uses safes on a regular basis of the pros and cons of a mechanical safe lock over a electronic safe lock, and you will get a variety of answers and opinions.

Jun 04, 2018 pros and cons of mechanical or electronic safe locks. Would you like to greatly increase your diagnostic skills. Mar 25, 2014 with a good understanding of how a safe lock works, this book takes you all the way through the manipulation process. The more refined and sophisticated the interior of the lock and its. The itl2000 is a robotic safe dialer, which when left setup and alone on a safe will dial all the known combinations on a safe lock until it finds the right one and opens the combination safe lock. But with basic safe manipulation skills used before hand, opening times can come down to 40 minutes. Techniques of safe and vault manipulation the combat. After accessing the lever or cam, the safecracker can use a punch rod to push them out of the way or bend. Safe lock manipulation when combination is lost apexaccess. By understanding the mechanical actions of the lock, the gates in the wheels can. This kit comes complete with 6 tools and instructions in a handy rollup case for convenient storage. Apr 04, 2018 this is what locksmiths call manipulation, and its considered the purest form of safecracking.

Another successful method for bypassing a keypadstyle electronic lock is for the safecracker to cover objects housed in the same building as the target safe with ultraviolet ink. Product title home security steel book diversion safe with lock an. Dialing methods for the notoriously unyielding lagard 3330 lock are discussed followed by a handson exercise. Pros and cons of mechanical or electronic safe locks. How to crack a safe by feel who is the best safe craker. I would recommend trying out safe manipulation to anyone who picks locks as a hobby. Together youll learn about how people have used security from ancient eygypt and rome to the most sophisticated electronic products we use today. Safe drilling angle guide tool this tool is the answer for drilling accurate holes free hand or with a lever rig. Dont expect techniques that will get you into a safe in 30 seconds. Techniques of safecracking is available on powells and most other decent bookstores. Safe manipulation of group 2 locks part 12 waynes lock shop.

The author presents extremely detailed theoretical and practical information in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the. Feb 20, 2014 magnetic chart holder reduces opening time by keeping your manipulation graphs and notes in easy view dial repair sticks helps in manipulating older safes by coloring in the graduations on. When locked out of your bedroom, office, or house you can either force your way back in, and thereby destroy the lock, door, and jamb. Bob murrays safe book is another great resource which is easy to follow and comprehend. Technically, lock manipulation is the process of opening a locked safe without.

Manipulation is the process of opening a combination lock using only eyes, ears and hands. Lock manipulation is the stereotypical safe cracking technique commonly portrayed in movies. Can you tell me what all the colored parts in the picture are. The ability to open a safe without drilling or damage of any kind is the crowning achievement for the professional safe technician. The tool installs in minutes without damaging the dial on the safe in any way. Safe lock manipulation is the art of opening locked safe containers without drilling. Its a difficult skill that takes years to cultivate. Lock manipulation keis expertise lock manipulation can be summarized into 3. The national locksmith guide to manipulation foleybelsaw. As fine machining becomes more affordable locks are becoming tougher but it can be done.

Movies and tv have created many false ideas about safe manipulation. The national locksmith guide to manipulation safe lock manipulation is the art of opening locked safe containers without drilling. Cracking a manipulationproof, million combination safe. The most direct method is to drill into the face of the lock in order to reach the lever or drive cam. The national locksmith guide to manipulation foley. Manipulation only requires fingers, eyes, and proper technique though it is a skill that takes years to develop and decades to master. The ends of the tools are like little fingers and are designed to manipulate the inner workings of many safe locks. How to crack a safe by feel who is the best safe craker alive. Due to manufacturing tolerances and variations many safe locks will give a very discreet sound or physical resistance when the safe wheels are being dialed a certain way.

Techniques of safe and vault manipulation the combat bookshelf. Among many safecrackers, lock manipulation is considered to be taking the high road. The tsm solves two of the biggest challenges facing the manipulator. Combination guessing combination theft drilling punching peeling torches explosives. Jul 03, 2018 safe lock manipulation when combination is lost. According to the national locksmith guide to manipulation, you should be able to map wheels through false gates. I dont know if this is the proper subreddit but i am really excited about my accomplishment and wanted to share. As with all lock defeat technology llc products, the quality and precision machining of the components is unmatched. A product with a long history, the tsm is the latest version of the v2 v3 manipulation aid. The aseries is a superior global solution for atm access control. It is also the ideal tool to teach the methods used in safe manipulation. Safes and vaults opening often requires drilling a hole or series of holes, but thats not all. Would you like to toss out all the books and graphs youve tried in the past and develop a genuine understanding of manipulation.