DIY electric pick

[Mad Mick]

hozer2k, as I stated previously in this post, it does work on most of my padlocks, but they aren't anything special, just layered No3 Masters etc.

I was replying to Dark Angel's

I know several people have said that it is possible to make one from a electric screwdriver or a toothbrush,but have never actually heard of anyone being succsessfull with these ideas?

and thought I'd post my results.

Maybe the theory isn't the same as a conventional tool, but it does work. I guess though, as you point out, that this version is just a very fast rake. Having not seen an electric pick in action, I can only assume from what you are saying, and what others have posted about starting with the lowest setting (to avoid the top plate popping off), is that the electric pick gun is an evolution of the mechanical snap guns. Can someone please clarify?

Obviously, you could probably adapt a Crest Spinbrush to work in this way, by just inserting some form of needle into the rotating brush base. Dunno if it would have the power to actually bounce the pins but for a few bucks (or even free, if you use an old tip), it's probably worth a try.

technik, I'll scan it and post it sometime this week. I'm working late every night this week as it's our annual stock check, so it'll probably be on the weekend.

[Chucklz]

I often "pop" locks with a quick pull of my hook, this seems to act in a similar manner as a pick gun. I am wondering if a "fast rake" could possibly work in a similar fashion. So that perhaps this is a combination of two picking methods. Just something to think about.

[PYRO1234321]

Chucklz, i do the same thing sometimes, a really fast aggessive rake with a small-medium hook (very round and smooth tip on the hook, thin flexable shaft) and light tension. very surprising results sometimes. i was thinking the same thing, that this must be the closest manual method to electric picking..... i suppose technically it is still one pin rather than all at the same time, but the quickness seems to make up for that.

[Mad Mick]

technik, here's the link for the spinbrush pick:

http://img16.photobucket.com/albums/v47 ... h_pick.jpg

Hope this helps.

[David_Parker]

Very nice Mad Mick. Very nice.


-Dave.

[Mad Mick]

Thankyou David_Parker, I hope it can inspire someone to make it better.

[davehill]

Hello,i am making a electric pick from a beard trimmer. It seems to have the up down movement i think i need. would any one be able to tell me the amount of travel that i should be looking for. Or how much their pick moves out of the lock . Thanks

[Mad Mick]

I'm now working on a more conventional approach to an electric pick, still using the electric toothbrush though. When it's completed, I'll post the results, whether it works or not, so it can be improved upon by other users.

[Sipe]

quazimodo,

what type of motor did you use and where did u get it?¿?

[Auto45]

This is my first hand pick i made over a year ago, made out of welding rod, works good.

And here are some photos of some electric lock picks I make all are converted to run on 9 volts, again I made them some time ago and they work.

http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/autoacp/lst?.dir=/Mail+Attachments&.order=&.view=l&.src=bc&.done=http%3a//briefcase.yahoo.com/

[Chrispy]

Two things buddy,

This is a very old thread,

And your link doesn't work.

[Auto45]

Two things buddy,

This is a very old thread,

And your link doesn't work.

New here and first Post did not see that the thread was so old; link works but you have to click on it 3 times for some reason

[Auto45]

And I can not find anyway to Edit most site have an options to edit your post, want to fix my link
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[Shrub]

The edit feature was removed from this site as it was being abused, dont worry about resurecting old threads but this one was about electric picks not locks or manula picks, have a read around and youll soon find your way around

[Auto45]

@Shrub
Thanks for letting me know about the edit option (need to make sure you have things spelled right and make sure your links work or you can not go back and fix them) to bad they had to take it off. That darn link of mine you have to click on it the close it then click on it 3 times to get it to work. I have photos of working electric lock pick made out of shaver and one out of toothbrush. I was able to modify both to 9v with battery inside the units.
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