Safecracking for Everyone part 1 (How a safe lock operates)

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

I have made a second edition of the book which does not use the same techniques as this series, it uses a simpler and improved technique. Although it does still briefly cover the old method.

PDF of both 1st and 2nd edition books (under Safe manipulation): https://github.com/LockManipulator/Locksport/
Amazon page for the book: https://a.co/d/1vSIzWU
3D print your own lock: https://www.printables.com/model/855378-mechanical-combination-safe-lock-hand-changeable-c
Print your own mount: https://www.printables.com/model/511156-universal-safe-lock-mount-sg-la-gard-diebold-mosle
Great channel which also covers this topic: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm16WkQ3fBtGxeIWDU_t6KnDb6NIp5hI7&si=HwOUGWdBWDvx1QCI

Also, if anyone wants just the text of what I say, here it is: https://pastebin.com/zm7arZe1