Lock Picking 101 Forum
A community dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking.
       

Lock Picking 101 Home
Login
Profile
Members
Forum Rules
Frequent Forum Questions
SEARCH
View New Posts
View Active Topics


Live Chat on Discord
LP101 Forum Chat
Keypicking Forum Chat
Reddit r/lockpicking Chat



Learn How to Pick Locks
FAQs & General Questions
Got Beginner Questions?
Pick-Fu [Intermediate Level]


Ask a Locksmith
This Old Lock
This Old Safe
What Lock Should I Buy?



Hardware
Locks
Lock Patents
Lock Picks
Lock Bumping
Lock Impressioning
Lock Pick Guns, Snappers
European Locks & Picks
The Machine Shop
The Open Source Lock
Handcuffs


Member Spotlight
Member Introductions
Member Lock Collections
Member Social Media


Off Topic
General Chatter
Other Puzzles


Locksmith Business Info
Training & Licensing
Running a Business
Keyways & Key Blanks
Key Machines
Master Keyed Systems
Closers and Crash Bars
Life Safety Compliance
Electronic Locks & Access
Locksmith Supplies
Locksmith Lounge


Buy Sell Trade
Buy - Sell - Trade
It came from Ebay!


Advanced Topics
Membership Information
Special Access Required:
High Security Locks
Vending Locks
Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Bypass Techniques
Safes & Safe Locks
Automotive Entry & Tools
Advanced Buy/Sell/Trade


Locksport Groups
Locksport Local
Chapter President's Office
Locksport Board Room
 

Made my 1st homebrew pick!

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.

Re: Made my 1st homebrew pick!

Postby katuki » 2 Jan 2017 14:06

Nice pick! where did steel blade from?
katuki
 
Posts: 5
Joined: 2 Feb 2015 11:51
Location: Portugal

Re: Made my 1st homebrew pick!

Postby Jremington401 » 2 Jan 2017 14:38

Maybe on the next one put a notch at the end of the hook so you can feel it resting on each pin.
User avatar
Jremington401
 
Posts: 43
Joined: 22 Dec 2016 18:03
Location: rhode island

Re: Made my 1st homebrew pick!

Postby Ian_425 » 4 Jan 2017 14:42

Looks good! I like shiny picks!
Ian_425
 
Posts: 99
Joined: 28 May 2016 1:37
Location: Utah, USA

Re: Made my 1st homebrew pick!

Postby OrMeanGene » 4 Mar 2017 1:53

katuki wrote:Nice pick! where did steel blade from?


That one i just used wider piece from wiper inserts. Ive been using feeler gage though on newest homebrews. I get good quality gage from eastern gage.
"Insert something pretentious here "
User avatar
OrMeanGene
Supporter
Supporter
 
Posts: 167
Joined: 14 Nov 2016 15:43
Location: Portland, Oregon

Re: Made my 1st homebrew pick!

Postby OrMeanGene » 4 Mar 2017 1:55

Jremington401 wrote:Maybe on the next one put a notch at the end of the hook so you can feel it resting on each pin.


I have several with notches for rotating pins mostly(Medeco). I like that style similar to a Gem. Fav style
"Insert something pretentious here "
User avatar
OrMeanGene
Supporter
Supporter
 
Posts: 167
Joined: 14 Nov 2016 15:43
Location: Portland, Oregon

Re: Made my 1st homebrew pick!

Postby jfw » 22 Jul 2017 17:29

Good stuff can't wait until I buy myself a bench grinder.
jfw
 
Posts: 35
Joined: 10 Jan 2012 20:14
Location: Dallas, TX

Previous

Return to Lock Picks

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest