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new picks i made

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.

new picks i made

Postby raven252000 » 22 Dec 2007 11:05

i would like some feed back on how to make them better the the picks were worked with 320 grit paper then 600 grit. 1 was string under srink tubing the others are rings of tubing covered by another tube
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nice handles

Postby raimundo » 22 Dec 2007 11:08

Nice handles, very creative. does shrink wrap hold up over time or does it tend to loosen? I suppose it can be reshrunk if that happens, were you using wiper inserts?
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Postby cjames73 » 22 Dec 2007 11:14

yeah, nice set.
give them a really good polishing now.
whats the feedback like on the coiled tension wrenches?
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Postby dougfarre » 22 Dec 2007 12:44

Really nice. Good work.
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Postby delocking » 22 Dec 2007 12:54

I agree with cjames73 that a good polishing (with finer grades of paper) would really make them smooth.

Can I ask why you chose shrink tubing over plasti-dip?
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Postby roadmaster » 22 Dec 2007 13:14

8) Hi, this set looks very professional to me!!
Did you use wiper inserts? What kind of files did you use?

greetz roadmaster 8)
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Postby raven252000 » 22 Dec 2007 15:54

the picks are made from wiper inserts. i used a set of chain saw files and a triange file. I had two resons for using wrap over dip one was price wrap $2 and dip $7, the other is that if i remeber corretly the dip seemed softer and i wanted a firm handle for better control. The the coil tension wrench gives good feed back the coil heps when i need light pressure. It allows me to see the pressure in its movment. i used 600 grit to do the final where do you get finer? and does anyone ever try useing a gem tumbler on them?
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Postby delocking » 22 Dec 2007 17:33

Many thanks for the info, they are beauties and it can be seen all the TLC that has gone into making them. Think I'll have to look around for some shrink tubing :) Finer grades are usually found in hardware stores and auto repair suppliers here in the UK, hopefully it's the same where you are.
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Postby josh0094 » 22 Dec 2007 18:46

sweet man!
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*crosses out 15 and puts 16*
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Postby sir lot is here » 22 Dec 2007 20:34

Nice :D
dont need any more advice and help do you :lol:
i'd be very happy with those,and wouldnt batter and eye lid if they was on general sale somwere :)
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Postby raven252000 » 22 Dec 2007 21:06

i think i have to be on here for longer and post more before i can offer them here :) and advice is alwayes welcome. i havent found need for help so far but im sure one day i will need it. i do have to say thanks to a few on this site they inspired me to do better.
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Postby timal » 24 Dec 2007 0:34

Very nice set.
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Postby stran9er » 25 Dec 2007 2:10

Wow, now that is a very nice pick set!
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Postby muskratt » 27 Dec 2007 2:41

I agree, very nice indeed :D
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Postby zsoutendijk » 5 Jan 2008 12:15

Nice Set!

Cool handles, they look comfortable! :wink:

for the wiper inserts, they seem to bend easily for tension tools, do you have any bending problems with the picks?

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