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Options for pick handles?

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.

Options for pick handles?

Postby Mr_Bones » 17 Dec 2015 18:43

Hey, I bought some feeler gage metal and I'm going to try to make some picks with them. Do you guys have any suggestions for the handles? Any creative/cool ideas?
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Re: Options for pick handles?

Postby zeke79 » 17 Dec 2015 19:10

Thick cork gasket material can be put on with adhesive and then shaped as you wish. Grip dip also works ok.
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Re: Options for pick handles?

Postby l0ckcr4ck3r » 17 Dec 2015 20:10

G10, Bone, Horn, Wood, Ivory... anything you would make a knife handle out of. Heat shrink tube works as well if you are looking for a quick fix.
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