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Locksmith Training Videos – Watch These to Learn The Basics

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The following locksmith training videos were provided by Jim Koch at Expert Village.

Jim Koch has been a repo man for eight years, a locksmith for five years, and an auto mechanic since he was very young.

They do not cover every topic, but they do cover many topics in enough detail to provide some valuable information.

Hope they help you on your journey to becoming a locksmith.

Table of Contents

  • Locksmith Training Basics: How Locks Work
  • Locksmith Training Basics: Different Types of Locks
  • Locksmith Training Basics: How to Make Keys
  • Locksmith Training Basics: How to Pick Padlocks
  • Locksmith Training Basics: How to Pick a Deadbolt
  • Locksmith Training Basics: How to Re-key Mortise Cylinder Locks

Locksmith Training Basics: How Locks Work

Locksmith Training Basics: Different Types of Locks

Locksmith Training Basics: How to Make Keys

Locksmith Training Basics: How to Pick Padlocks

Locksmith Training Basics: How to Pick a Deadbolt

Locksmith Training Basics: How to Re-key Mortise Cylinder Locks

If some of these training videos piqued your interest, you may also want to check out this amazing book on locksmithing.

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Automotive Locksmithing & Car Lock Picking View Course

Self-paced automotive locksmith training that covers real-world car lock and key techniques.

The Art of Lockpicking: A Complete Guide View Course

A beginner-friendly course that explains how locks work and teaches practical lockpicking techniques step by step.

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