Newbie's got his first set...

[CatCube]

If memory serves however, that particular set should have come with a very slender, non-handled pick that has a diamond on one end, and a snake type tip on the other.

Nope. I have (hopefully, I'm getting all of the names correct):
1. Half hook
2. Full hook
3. Small diamond
4. Large diamond
5. Single ball
6. Double ball
7. Snake rake
8. W-rake
9. Jagged rake
10. Broken Key extractor
11 & 12. 0.035" x 0.120" Tension wrench (X2)
13. 0.035" x 0.120" Twist tension wrench
14. 0.022" x 0.095" Tension wrench

[Romstar]

That was my mistake. The PXS-14 kit is the one I was thinking of.

Oops,
Romstar

[Camarda]

Yeah I got the PXS. I think the only differences are the full diamond and I got some rubber sleeves. I dont think theyre very comfortable though.

[Romstar]

Tell me about those sleeves. Preferably in great detail.

I was thinking of using something similar on some of my picks sets. Maybe making them an option or something. I assume that your picks are single layer. IE: they have no handles?

Thanks,
Romstar

[Camarda]

Well my picks are just one peice of metal. The sleeves feel like a hard slick rubber(kinda a plastic feel). You know on a pliers, they look just like those grips. The sleeves can also adjust shape pretty well because when I first got them I thought there is no way I can fit that onto the pick. And sure enough it molded to the shape pretty good. One problem with them is that I can slide the sleeve onto the pick with an inch to go but it wont slide up any further.

Hope that helps

[Romstar]

I'm told that if you spray the sleeve with hair spray inside, and then immediately put it on it will go all the way.

In addition, it will act like a glue when it dries.

At least, that's what I am told.

Romstar

[Camarda]

Hmm I might try that

[technik]

Just for giggles I made a short video (330 K) of my pathetic "half diamond" working succesfully on the rear entrance deadbolt

Movie didnt work (d/l but didnt play: error)

[frostbyte]

compressed with divx 5, I'll see if I can get around to re-encoding it if that's no good for people.