Collection of templates.

[MisterBik]

Has anyone got a template for an offset half diamond pick? I looked through all the template pictures on here, and either I missed it, or it's different to what I thought it was, but I couldn't spot it.
would appreciate it thanks!

[Wizer]

[quote="MisterBik"]Has anyone got a template for an offset half diamond pick?/quote]
The 2nd. link on the very first post, 6th. from top, MSL-10.

[MisterBik]

much appreciated now I am a true n00b, missing the obvious on my first post

I saw one being used in a youtube video where the guy said it was an offset half diamond, but it looked a lot boxier and more square than that, unless he had an offset full diamond, could make sense. can't re-find the tube tho.
regardless, thanks for the pointer! that looks like a useful pick, I shall make one tomorrow.

cheers,
Bik.

[pin_pusher]

i'm about to make a purchase that will enhance my ability to create my own picks, but i was wondering if the forum could help me a tad: would anyone recomend a bench grinder for my workshop, or the more compact alternative--the dremel? i guess i'd eventually like to have both, but would prefer not to have to make a larger purchase at first, just to test the waters. right now i'm working with a borrowed bench grinder and some files...also, internet templates are working wonders, but i feel it's more accurate to make my own from existing tools lying around. thanks ya'll

[unlisted]

If you can find one at a good price, a wet bench grinder would be ideal. I prefer a bench grinder far over a dremel, as having used both.

[MisterBik]

I have a brand name dremel and have made lot's of picks with it, no probs, my friend had a cheapy version of a dremel, and it works just as well, for just as long, so sometimes it doesn't have to be the expensive version.

Also if you get the right attachments, and just stick your dremel in a vice, (or duct tape it to the bench, be sure to leave the ventilation slots exposed) it turns into a mini bench grinder.

I have used a bench grinder and the dremel, and a dremel is superior for making picks and t-wrenches from templates (IMHO) because of multi-tasking, as you can use the cutting wheel to remove most of the excess (pretty closely to the template line) before you need to grind. then just attach it to the bench and put in a grinding attachment to do your fine detail.
plus you can get some nice little grinding stones to fit into the curves etc of the templates when making your picks and tools, whereas bench grinders have a big wheel, hard to do fiddly work with.

so i choose the dremel (or the cheap version of it) for it's versatility and huge number of attachments you can get, and ability to get in the tighter spots.

good luck.
Bik.

[MisterBik]

oh btw, it's also good for non-template work too, I just felt I should focus the main post towards templates, this being posted in the template section and all

(plus a dremel is a lot quieter)

[unlisted]

(plus a dremel is a lot quieter)

news to me... I find a bench grinder much, much quieter.. (when anchored properly) I also prefer a bench grinder (wet) for most the cuts, and using a dremel or file for small detailed cuts. but about 90% of my "work" is done on a bench grinder.

[zeke79]

There are templates on my site if you are interested. Some are put in so if printed at 1:1 they come out the same size as the actual picks. Others you will need to play with the print scaling so that when you measure the scale in the picture it comes out to a true inch. You can find them at www.locksportarchives.com .

[MisterBik]

news to me... I find a bench grinder much, much quieter.. (when anchored properly)

oh well, the one I used mustn't have been anchored properly, plus it was nearly 40 years old it was looouuuud belonged to my dad.
sounds like the newer ones are better.

I use my dremel for a lot of other jobs tho, drilling, cutting, engraving, you name it, so I'm happy with that.

Perhaps you are correct in regard to making tools though Sounds like both work, personal preference aside.

might have to check out these newer bench grinders now, hehe

[pin_pusher]

hey everyone! i searched "dremel" and this discussion seemed to be flooded with the word. my templates are turning out really well. i've made magnetic templates that i just stick to the metal banding that i am about to grind away, and spray paint over the top, remove the templates, grind away the paint, and reuse the templates over and over again...me and magnets i know... ....anyways, i wanted to ask if anyone knew of a good dremel for CHEAP!!! the bench grinder is working wonders, but for the rakes i'm s.o.l.

[Icarusthegreek]

I have had great success with all the advise from this thread, thanks for posting!
BGH6110 RYOBI ($50 HomeDepot) which would be worthless without the input of this forum, seems to fit my needs the best.

If there is any interest in my specfic equipment, please PM me


J-

[mpower12]

I have had great success with all the advise from this thread, thanks for posting!
BGH6110 RYOBI ($50 HomeDepot) which would be worthless without the input of this forum, seems to fit my needs the best.

If there is any interest in my specfic equipment, please PM me


J-

Yup, that's exactly what i have and it gets the job done.

[anthrax28]

Some tools



these are my latest sculpture in stainless steel
rust proof

[Warden Smith]

Falle-Safe deep curve set

Copied from crypto.com. Scaled in GIMP. Smoothed in Inkscape. Accurate size at 72 dpi.

I know Exodus 5000 already posted these templates, but to my knowledge, they weren't to scale, so to save people some work, here are the templates I made to use.

http://woz5999.googlepages.com/falle-1-2.vector.png
http://woz5999.googlepages.com/falle-3-4.vector.png
http://woz5999.googlepages.com/falle-5-6.vector.png

its a shame these links are dead.