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Tools, Steel square, Joinery book (1982)

Hello Everyone !! Tools, Steel Square, Joinery by John E. Ball, published in 1982 , is a comprehensive guide for carpenters and builders. It focuses on the practical use of tools, the steel square, and joinery techniques. The book is part of the Carpenters & Builders Library series and serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced professionals in woodworking. The 11 Categories of Hand Tools : (Ch.6, Pg #75-77) 1. Guiding & testing :-- Straightedge, Square (try, miter, try+miter, framing, combo), sliding "T" bevel, miter box, level, plumb bob & rule 2. Marking :-- chalk line, Carpenter pencil, pencil, scratch awl, scriber, compass, dividers 3. Measuring :-- tape measure, folding rule, rules with attachments, marking gauge 4. Holding :-- horse/ trestle, clamp, vise 5. Toothed cutting :-- saw (hand, circular, band), files, rasp, sandpaper 6. Sharp-edged cutting :-- chisel (paring, firmer, corner, gouge, tang & socket, butt pocket & mill)...

Lock Picking: A Comprehensive Guide book excerpts (2000)

Hello Everyone !! Lock Picking: A Comprehensive Guide by Berserker Books (2000) is a detailed instructional book that explores the art and techniques of lock picking. It provides insights into the mechanics of various types of locks and offers practical guidance on how to manipulate them.  The book is aimed at hobbyists, locksmiths, and security professionals who want to understand lock mechanisms and improve their skills. The guide emphasizes the importance of ethical practices, highlighting that lock picking should only be used for legal purposes, such as improving security systems or gaining access to one's own property. It also includes illustrations and step-by-step instructions to make the learning process accessible. Lock Pick Design Principles (Pg #5) # The 6 main lock mechanism types -- lever tumbler, warded, pin tumbler, disc tumbler, cylinder (ACE) tumbler, sidebar tumbler. # Lock pick design decisions have just one goal: adjusting the range of motion or action of the...

KILL WITHOUT JOY book (by John Minnery, 1992)

Hello Everyone !! Kill Without Joy: The Complete How to Kill Book  ( 1992 )by John Minnery is a controversial and detailed exploration of assassination techniques and methods. The book compiles 6 volumes of the "How to Kill" series, covering various approaches to murder, assassination, and death by design.  The book has been banned in certain countries due to its graphic content and sensitive subject matter. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a guide for practical use. Readers have mixed opinions about the book, with some appreciating its historical perspective and others criticizing its disturbing nature The Target # The aims-- stop the breath, start the bleeding, promote shock # The targets-- brain, heart, spine To Kill Unarmed # Blow to throat, neck, cartoid arteries, choking, strike to back of neck, chin jab, eye jab, punch to heart, solar plexus, kidneys. Clubs for Killers # It should be made as heavy as possible and should not break after a heavy ...

THE DEATH DEALERS' MANUAL Book Excerpts (1982)

Hello Everyone !! The Death Dealers' Manual (1982) by Bradley Steiner is a book with a focus on the practicalities of self-defense, combat, and survival, often targeted at individuals with an interest in martial arts, tactical training, and personal protection.  It presents a guide to various combat techniques, strategies, and philosophies related to self-defense and offensive combat. The book's content is largely focused on the application of martial arts principles to real-life scenarios, particularly in situations that involve violence or the threat of death. It emphasizes the importance of mental and physical readiness and how to survive or neutralize threats effectively. INTRO # In US, there are 2 primary establishments that employ professional killers -- the military, the Mafia. # Mafia hitmen are most dangerous killers. They are used extensively within the organized crime community to terminate informants, thief, traitor, ilk.  THE TARGET # The 2 primary methods -- a) ...