When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.
I've seen this site before, and surfed around it a bit to get the concept. I've had no experience with them, but if you do make sure you report your findings here. I'm sure we'd all like to hear about.
I'm personally a bit skeptical because of the "bristle" type idea but who knows?
I attempted to make a “Fiber-Pickâ€... I used a "Key Extractor" with the end cut off and the shaft made VERY thin. I used toothbrush "Fibers" and had this SUCCESS!!!