I need starter sets for a lockpicking clinic

by **hydruh** » 9 Apr 2008 9:35

My martial arts group is interested in having a locksport clinic, and I am hosting. There are a number of guys that are puzzle freaks, and they are just fascinated and want to learn, so I am teaching. I am really just a beginner in this hobby, but I was well taught, as was my wife, so we volunteered to host. This might be the start of a Columbus LSI branch!

When I went to DefCon, Deviant had a box of basic picks in little envelopes that he 'leased' for $30 or something, and if you wanted to keep them you could, and if not you could get your deposit back. Good system. I would like to get a similar set of picks for everyone.

My question is - where would be the best place to get an inexpensive set of basic picks? I know that all of the suppliers have a basic set available, but is there a favored/cheaper/better/nicer/well stocked place that I should get them? I'll be looking for about 20 sets.

Thanks in advance.

S

Website · by **Alchemic_Revolt** » 9 Apr 2008 11:27

Here's a site I found last night that seems to be cheaper than other places http://www.defensedevices.com/lock-pick-sets-info.html (DO NOT USE "IDEALCREATIONS.com"... from what I've heard they're kinda crappy!)

Website · by **Alchemic_Revolt** » 9 Apr 2008 12:02

whatever you do... jack knife pick sets = no good

by **hydruh** » 9 Apr 2008 12:55

Yeah, I have a jackknife, and while I have had good luck with it I understand that most people hate them. They are also WAY outta my price range.

Defense devices looks like a very cool site, but I found the basic 5 at LockPickShop.com for $17 and the best price at defense devices was $20 - gonna go with that unless everyone has a better idea.

http://www.lockpickshop.com/PXS-05L.html

S

by **J-Hood** » 9 Apr 2008 16:37

My suggestion would be to go with indiviual picks that you "know" well from a company like HPC in 20 lots. They should be about $1.50 each and in bulk even cheaper. You could get 3 picks and a tensioner for each person in an envelope for around $6 or so or $120 for eerything. If they get serious they can expand on the basic package and if not they are out $10 each :wink:

You got to cover shipping and time to put it together. LOL

Jason

by **patrick181** » 10 Apr 2008 18:46

Alchemic_Revolt wrote:Here's a site I found last night that seems to be cheaper than other places http://www.defensedevices.com/lock-pick-sets-info.html (DO NOT USE "IDEALCREATIONS.com"... from what I've heard they're kinda crappy!)

I just ordered a pick gun from them it's supposed to come tomorrow. If it does come tomorrow that will be four days shipping. The deal was to good to pass up

id normally go with http://www.lockpickshop.com/ though

by **hydruh** » 10 Apr 2008 20:49

J-Hood wrote:My suggestion would be to go with indiviual picks that you "know" well from a company like HPC in 20 lots. They should be about $1.50 each and in bulk even cheaper. You could get 3 picks and a tensioner for each person in an envelope for around $6 or so or $120 for eerything. If they get serious they can expand on the basic package and if not they are out $10 each You got to cover shipping and time to put it together. LOL
Jason

OK, that's a good plan, but where to buy picks individually? HPC only deals with resellers, and I can't find one that doesn't sell them in sets only, unless I am just missing it. Got a link?

S

by **J-Hood** » 10 Apr 2008 23:54

Hmmm... Sorry I am a lockie and I just go through my suppliers. Someone has got to have a site for you though. I will peak around a bit.

Jason

by **freakparade3** » 10 Apr 2008 23:58

[quote="hydruh
OK, that's a good plan, but where to buy picks individually? HPC only deals with resellers, and I can't find one that doesn't sell them in sets only, unless I am just missing it. Got a link?

S[/quote]

Go to www.foleybelsaw.com and request a catalog. They sell individual HPC picks.

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