Second; This is my first post to include pictures. Not certain about etiquette for posting pics, so let me know if they're too big, or, if I should only be providing the links.
I agree with Raimundo when he states how crucial the sanding process is with these picks. It makes all the difference in the world. I spent well over an hour on this one, finally finishing with a wet piece of 1,000 grit.
Any criticism would be greatly appreciated to help me make the next one a little better. Personally, I feel the shaft is a little too long and the twist could have been more "gradual" by placing the pliers farther apart. Regardless, this thing works unbelievably well after some practice.
I also made this smaller, straight handled version. The peaks and valleys were specifically designed to the pin spacing of Masters(#1,3,5 etc.). I find that if I align the last peak underneath the last pin and rock it upward in one gentle motion, it often times sets all three of the back pins, leaving me with just the front one to set. Not necessarily the proper technique for these picks, but it works well with the majority of my Masters anyway.
Again, thank you Raimundo and to everyone here who make this hobby so enjoyable for me
