pick set?

[joebo]

hi, what do you guys think of this set ... is it any good? thanks
http://www.lockpickshop.com/page/LPS/PROD/LS/PXS-14

[Eyes_Only]

Thats a decent set that will serve you for many years if you devote enough time to learn how to use it properly. Just go easy on the tension wrench.

[dragonriot]

Good beginner set, and a very good starting point for making your own from templates... nothing better than improving on a proven design.

[illusion]

Yeah... I'll echo what has previously been said.

Nice selection of wrenches and picks... oh, and those rubber grips that nobody on this forum seems to like hehe.

Seriously though, it's a good set.

[JackNco]

Its a nice set but have a look at individual picks as well. might be cheaper to get a 4pick set and add the picks u want. so far ive not needed my ball picks and as Illusion said the rubber handles are a bit :S so why pay got a set with them in.

Might also be worth ordering a spare short hook and half diamond, there the ones the beginners seem to abuse the most and bend.

All the Best

[Wolfe]

the only reason why i wouldnt personaly perchase them is because of the rubber handles. Im sure there has beed debate in the past present and future about handles and thats not where im going here. Its just a personal preference. The other thing is you're not going to use most of those picks in the beginning.But its nice to have them and from what i see on lockshop its the best bang for the buck.
here is a set around the same range as your looking with better handles
https://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Pag ... ProdID=200
If you have a dremmel or a bench grinder i would highly recommend making your own. all you really need in the beggining is:
lifter hook, A rake i would reccomend the S or the L,Maybe a half diamond, and ofcourse some kind of tension wrench be it a screw driver or one that is made by you.
templates
viewtopic.php?t=17326&highlight=templates
How to make picks
viewtopic.php?t=10398
I hope this helps
W.

[joebo]

hi, thanks for the comments... ow and i'm not totally nube at lock picking i can open the deadbolt on our back door, and a 4 pin masterlock. it's just i've never used anything other than a paperclip so i dont know what is good in "real" picks

[JackNco]

oh no, ok Before anyone flames him ill tell him

Dont pick locks u or anyone else relies on. EVER picking does damage locks ESPECIALLY When your new at it as you will rake more. feel free to add me on MSN if you have any questions about anything and ill try to help but i am far from an expert.

[pauly003]

That's the one I have, and it works just fine. Once you get skilled using them you can order some different brands and figure out which ones you like best. Good luck

[joebo]

lucky for me we dont rely on/use that door then eh jack

[JackNco]

hey im trying 2 save u there, u shoudl see some of the flamings people get, ur lucky UWSDWF didn't catch it first or ude have been given his infamous warning

[illusion]

ur lucky UWSDWF didn't catch it first or ude have been given his infamous warning

You mean the pre-generared generic "Don't pick locks you rely on or you'll get haemorrhoids" type of reply?

[bonez]

ur lucky UWSDWF didn't catch it first or ude have been given his infamous warning

You mean the pre-generared generic "Don't pick locks you rely on or you'll get haemorrhoids" type of reply?

[UWSDWF]

no this one

If you're looking for locks to pick, buy some but, DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU OR ANYONE ELSE RELY ON
I repeat DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU OR ANYONE ELSE RELY ON, they can and will break, then your house/car/safe/chasity belt is vulnerable or unable to be opened (think: emergency situation).

[bonez]

no this one

If you're looking for locks to pick, buy some but, DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU OR ANYONE ELSE RELY ON
I repeat DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU OR ANYONE ELSE RELY ON, they can and will break, then your house/car/safe/chasity belt is vulnerable or unable to be opened (think: emergency situation).