Newbie needs advice on beginner pick sets

[NiHiLiSt]

Anyway I just bought my first pick set the MPXS-20 and I thougt that it may be a little larger than needed to begin with after reading some of the posts.

Though i was going to get the 32 piece set. but i thought that the vast range of tools may be more confusing to a beginner. I have started to read a few guides, but without practice it is useless!!!

{edited by Varjeal: please refrain from the use of inappropriate language. Thanks}

[Prepheckt]

I'm confused as to what you are asking. If you already bought the pick set, then what's your question? I'm not trying to provoke, just confused.
Please post clarification. I have the 62 piece set, and I barely use more then 5 specific ones, I have the other just in case I need them.

[NiHiLiSt]

All I was asking was what is the best size of lockpick set to start with. I gather you have a 62 piece set now. Was that your first set or did you start with a simpler one and work up?

[Pheniox]

16 peice set would be just fine, its what I currently use, and I havn't ran across anything(other than warded) that I can't pick with it. So I would recommend something small, 16-32 picks MAX, and not spending over $40

[Prepheckt]

I started with that set..I had no idea what I needed when I started. I figured bigger was better. The set you have is fine. There is no need to spend the amount for mine ($100+). I only use 5 out of the 62 picks that I have.[/quote]

[Sebastian]

Don´t buy the Jackknife for starting. I did it. This was one of the greatest mistakes i ever made.

Today i got the MPXS-32 set and i am very contently with it. I´m sure i get along with this set for a while. I am a newbie still to it.

(this phrases are translated by google. so apologize... )

[Chucklz]

If buying a SouthOrd set, get picks with metal handles. I think the new 15 piece slimline set will have all you will need for a long long time, especially if you take decent care of your tools. Good luck, and happy picking

[PolishSumgai]

I have the original set of picks I bought in 1977, minus a few that "wore out". I find my self using the same 3 or 4 picks most of the time, and just carry them in a aluminium cigar tube. These Bogata rack / picks with the "twisted" handles look appealing .... I still like a pick with a metal handle and shrink wrap over the handle.

Guess I need to " get with the program " and try those Bogata tools.

[zeke79]

Yikes man. You have a fascination with the dead ? We try to not revive posts this old if we can keep from doing it .

Dang it.... Now I have to make a cake and put 3 candles on it because this thread was coming up on it's third birthday in the grave .

[alan11]

Hi,
For the beginner too many picks are just a waste. I started with a 5 pick set and then bought a 62 pick set later. I really have only picked basic locks, padlocks and yale type door lock and for these there are only about 5 picks I need to use. Im just at the stage were I need to pick harder locks so the other picks may come in handy then but to test the water and make sure you enjoy doing picking a small set will do you.

Alan