pick handles

[ispygaz]

Hi I'm new to lock picking and have bought a set of Southord picks. The problem is they really make my fingers sore after a while, I'm probably holding them too tightly/ for too long/ in the wrong way but to negate this can I cover the handles or will it affect the sensitivity. I was thinking of using electrical tape or shrink wrap.
Or would i be better off rounding off the edges of the handles.
Any thoughts
Gaz

[billdeserthills]

Don't forget that skateboard tape with all the sand in it, it works good on guns too

[thetrh51]

I have found that electrical tape does work. Maybe next time think about getting picks with handles. The SothOrd picks with the metal handles are pretty good along with Sothern Specialties wavy handle. Good Luck!

[Squelchtone]

HPC makes a set of 5 foam handle covers, but you'd probably have to order them from a locksmith supply house. I cant seem to find any for sale on the web at the moment.

here's a photo of such a cover on my half diamond:


You may find the Peterson rubber handled govt picks to be more comfortable than metal popsicle handle picks such as Southord or HPC

Squelchtone

[MacGyver101]

I haven't tried it myself, but some people have had luck with Plasti Dip, just as another option.

[Robotnik]

I've used Plasti-Dip on SouthOrd picks before; works great. Doesn't damped feedback too much, in my opinion at least. Home Depot sells it, as does TAP Plastics (the latter has about a dozen different colors).

[ispygaz]

I have found that electrical tape does work. Maybe next time think about getting picks with handles. The SothOrd picks with the metal handles are pretty good along with Sothern Specialties wavy handle. Good Luck!

I'm sure to get some more comfortable handles as my skill progresses, hopefully, but I'll try not to let obsession overtake me just yet.

HPC makes a set of 5 foam handle covers, but you'd probably have to order them from a locksmith supply house. I cant seem to find any for sale on the web at the moment.

here's a photo of such a cover on my half diamond: http://nynex.s5.com/lp101/bogota_rake_n ... _picks.jpg

You may find the Peterson rubber handled govt picks to be more comfortable than metal popsicle handle picks such as Southord or HPC

Squelchtone

Am I correct in assuming that European locks require slimmer picks, and are the Peterson ones suitable. If so which ones maybe these
Ghost Pick Set - Government Steel from the lockpickshop.com
or individual ones.
Like I said assuming I get the bug and I think I will
Gaz

[Corvid]

I just want to throw out there that I've been using heat shrink tubing and it works great for me.

Sometimes I swear it's slipping on the handle but whenever I pull the pick out and look at it, it turns out to be my imagination.

I've also used hockey tape. Feels great but takes up some space and can get worn and sticky with use.

[ispygaz]

I just want to throw out there that I've been using heat shrink tubing and it works great for me.

Sometimes I swear it's slipping on the handle but whenever I pull the pick out and look at it, it turns out to be my imagination.

I've also used hockey tape. Feels great but takes up some space and can get worn and sticky with use.

I've found a bit of heat shrink and put it on a couple of picks, but due to time constraints They've yet to be used in anger.
gaz

[boggif]

If you have the ones without a metal handle, heat shrink layer or two works fine. I like to avoid the foam ones (like Southord sells) because it takes away all the feedback. If you have the ones with metal handle, try rounding the edges a bit and holding them lighter. I like to round some other brands like HPC as well.

Different color of heat shrink can make it easier to sort out different types if you have a bunch of them. Use one color for hooks, another for rakes and so on.

[GWiens2001]

I just want to throw out there that I've been using heat shrink tubing and it works great for me.

Sometimes I swear it's slipping on the handle but whenever I pull the pick out and look at it, it turns out to be my imagination.

I've also used hockey tape. Feels great but takes up some space and can get worn and sticky with use.

A little corn starch or baby powder makes them non-sticky again.

Gordon

[Fredo the Crow]

+1 for heat shrink tubing.

Easy to apply. cheap to buy. Gives just enough comfort without altering the feedback too much. And as said above, comes in many colors as a bonus.

[Malekal]

I've used wood, metal and also 3D printed plastic based on a model from bosnian Bill.

Anything you fancy can work.

Wood: http://imgur.com/k0mEhYn
Metal: http://imgur.com/6YL04V4
3D: http://imgur.com/SuqlyD6