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My $3.50 jacknife set

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.

My $3.50 jacknife set

Postby clearmoon247 » 16 Sep 2012 18:17

So this is just a first round for my cheapest design for a jacknife lockpick set. I purchased a collapsable allen wrench set at the local dollar tree (where all things are $1) and at big lots i purchased a pack of 10 hacksaw blades for $2.50. Now that i know it can work, i will make a mark2 documented from beginning to end. But, without furter delay, here is the mark1

Firstly, here it is closed
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And here it is with the current picks in place
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Lastly, with just one pick out, ready to open a lock
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More picks can easily be added and for $4.50 total, this can make 2 complete jacknife sets with 10 picks in each set. So, let me know what you guys think.
Aim for the impossible, because there is no challenge in trying when something is known that it can be done
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Re: My $3.50 jacknife set

Postby Altashot » 16 Sep 2012 18:53

Well done!

I like that it give you a nice handle too.

How does it feel in the hand? weight?

M.
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Re: My $3.50 jacknife set

Postby clearmoon247 » 16 Sep 2012 19:11

it feels quite good in the hand and is quite light. The handle is entirely plastic and provides good grip.
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Re: My $3.50 jacknife set

Postby anarchy_punk » 11 Dec 2012 0:53

Do you ever think of selling some? Cause I would be intrested send me a PM
Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free. Jim Morrison
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Re: My $3.50 jacknife set

Postby Bob Jim Bob » 11 Dec 2012 6:42

Very nice, I've been thinking about this. Will head to Dollar Store soon.
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Re: My $3.50 jacknife set

Postby cuttinedge1 » 6 Apr 2014 15:47

Try using an exacto knife to cut a small slot in the rubber handle to fit a tension wrench or maybe try using a magnet of some sort.
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