Pick suggestion & preference..help me??

by **WDPaladin** » 23 Mar 2006 1:02

I've got a set of SouthOrd flat piece picks. Does anyone really notice a difference with a ribbed/multi-layered handle? All I've got is the single
piece [thin as a hacksaw blade], and I think it's fine, but is the thicker handle REALLY better? Is the thicker metal or ribbed idea really more useful? I mean, should I invest? Also, do you really "feel" as much as when you're holding a thin piece of metal? Thanks in advance for any responses, and to those that don't respond...ah, well, thanks for lookin..!

by **Chucklz** » 23 Mar 2006 1:07

I only use the handled version of the SO hook, that is when I'm using SO tools. Its not a real big deal, but a handle is much more comfortable for long picking sessions.

by **Jason13** » 23 Mar 2006 1:47

If i were to make a Pick from a hacksaw blade would i have to heat treat it and bend it ya?

by **Chucklz** » 23 Mar 2006 2:17

No, you don't have to treat your hacksaw picks. Might want to, but they are so easy/cheap to make, I wouldn't bother.

by **Jason13** » 23 Mar 2006 2:24

I mean would i need to heat treat it to make them ribbed i the handles

by **vector40** » 23 Mar 2006 3:01

Hmm... I dunno how they do those bends. One of our metal people might be able to help.

by **Shrub** » 23 Mar 2006 9:54

I cant remember the style, if one of you show me a pic or a link ill tell you how to do it but if you mean somthing like a matador pick then yes you would need to soften it then re heat treat it.

Look for a post yesterday on wrapping a cord or string around your handles, differant thickness of string would give a differant thickness of handle, its an old idea but ive not seen it on picks before, it will also leave you the option to remove it again if you dont like it,

Personally i prefer thin handles as i feel they are more controlable and less like trying to shove a poker in the lock but its personal pref.

by **WDPaladin** » 23 Mar 2006 11:40

Ya know what, I bet a simple leather wrapping cord would do the trick. Anyone ever do that??

by **Mephisto** » 26 Mar 2006 16:43

After grinding a pick I've been spraying the handles with rustoleum "Hammered" finish spraypaint. The texture gives you a good grip without sacrificing feedback, and makes 'em look cool.

by **WDPaladin** » 26 Mar 2006 16:57

Mephisto, can you get a picture of that? It sound cool, I'd love to see it.

by **Mephisto** » 27 Mar 2006 12:17

Alas, I cannot. My digital camera is broken.

by **KottonKang** » 30 Mar 2006 14:26

When it comes to handles id say it all depends on you. If you dont like the feel of the pick ur using try one thats more comfortable or try modifying it.

by **krept** » 30 Mar 2006 17:39

In my opinion, hacksaw blades are a tad on the brittle side when you are dealing with the full width... in other words, you might break them when trying to make the zigzag pattern. Although I don't have any direct experience with this (a hacksawblade breaking), it would seem to me that the manufacturers of the blades want a little extra hardness so they will last a little longer when cutting metal and aren't so worried about springiness.

you'd probably have to soften the metal first... especially if there is some springiness because it won't want to stay kinked.

i'd definitely buy those picks (rippled) instead of trying to make them, but the suggestions on handlewrapping seem like a much better solution.

by **illusion** » 30 Mar 2006 17:47

I did this before, but annealed the metal to soften it beforehand.

Photos:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/jangofett511/DSCF0201.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/jangofett511/DSCF0200.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/jangofett511/DSCF0199.jpg

I couldn't be overly bothered to make a more wavy pattermn, but if you had time it'd be easily achieved.

Hope this helps...

by **Pic-king** » 16 Apr 2006 4:59

Im a beginner in engineering, but my dad is a pro...i had a look yesterday, because my dad will make me a smaller set with hacksaw blades... You want to grind them with a grinder (filing is possible but far too long...you're better off buying a set)

when grinding, make sure you remove a bit, let it cool... if it gets hot, you loose the strength, so erm...that answers your question...hacksaw blades are already strengthened...

right...about the handles - putting bends in it would be simple if you got 2 pairs of pliers... grip the handle where you want to start a bend, and bend it with the other pair... this will work harden your handle, meaning it will be alot stronger...not sure if they go brittle...wouldn't think so...

work hardening is basically where the particles in the metal are compressed and stretched as you bend the metal... straighten out a paperclip, put at right angle bend in it, and then straighten out the bend...you can't - the bend is work hardenend and it is too hard to bend it back because the metal either side of it is softer, so that bends instead...

(don't use your favourite paperclip :lol:

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Pick suggestion & preference..help me??

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