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A compilation of information on GSA approved containers and vault doors.  This book, compiled by Joe Cortie, is comprised mostly of pictures of the outsides and insides of GSA containers and vault doors to show the boltworks and lock handing. ...

Ilco Key Blank Directory - 12th Edition.  Contents include the following types of keys, merchandising aids and key machines: Vehicle  North American Cylinder  International Cylinder  Originals  Look-Alike  Safe...

GSA Container Identification, Revised Edition A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Identifying GSA Approved Security Containers and Vault Doors.By Andy DennisonWith contributions by Joe CortieISBN 978-0-9841455-1-5 Compiled and written by one...

By Mark BatesInformation for over 100 modern key, combination, and electronic safe locks from around the world are featured in this book. Written to catalog locks manufactured from 1950 to 1994, it is profusely illustrated with hundreds of photographs...

The key has been in use for many centuries, it has become such a familiar object, essential for so many uses, that, apart from identification, its appearance is of little or no importance. Modern keys are characterless, mass-produced stampings that do...

by Daniel M. Graffeo, PhD   This book is a must for anyone who services or wants to service time locks. Step-by-step instructions and photos guide you through the disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly of common timelock movements...

By Joe CortieJoe Cortie has often said, “The things I know about the X-0 locks could fill a book!” He was good to his word, so we offer his book on the X-0 lock series. Includes history, operation, troubleshooting, drilling and installation.

The Special Edition of American Genius by John Erroll is limited to only 50 copies. Each copy is signed and numbered by the book's authors and photographer. There are only 3 of 50 remaining! Back for a limited time only, MBA USA is pleased to offer...