sandpapering picks to increase feel?

[xtman]

Im a newbie to lockpicking and had a couple of questions that I coulnt find answers for while doing a search. If it has been answered please let me know and Ill do a few more searchs, perhaps Im not searching using the right words. The question I had was is it benificial to use fine sandpaper on a new pickset to increase feel while picking. I have seen an online video stating that is was a good idea to do so and that it made a difference. He just said to rub the pick with fine sandpaper when new. Has anybody heard of this procedure? Thanks for your time...have fun picking

xtman

[devildog]

It might roughen the handle thereby providing more grip so that you can hold it better, but I'm not sure about feedback. Unless you're having a problem holding onto the handle, I doubt that it would help.

[SFGOON]

No, just flat out no. The feel takes time to develop, it's sort of comparable to "hearing" with your fingers. Nothing but practice will get you there.

[spider]

if one word says it all "DON'T"

[cracksman]

I do run 2000 grit over my picks with a little oil, even my Falles I've done it to soften the edges a bit and get rid of any burrs. If you are making your own, 600-2000 grit will make them nice and shiny I can't see how this would affect feel. I agree with SFGOON, while some picks do give better feedback than others, nothing but practice will give you better feel.

[quickpicks]

if a really fine polish is desired, use a damp cloth and toothpaste and do circles on the part you are polishing for about one to two minutes.

[Mad Mick]

In contrast to some of the advice offered here, think of the process involved in mass-producing picks. The blades are usually stamped from flat sheets of steel, leaving rough edges where the material is sheared by the dies. These rough edges can cause a grabbing effect upon the pins, especially when raking, resulting in a less-than-perfect feedback. A pick which glides freely within the lock, is not only going to result in less wear on the moving parts, but also serve to give a more positive feedback.

Smooth the pick blade by wrapping with progressively finer grades of wet 'n dry sandpaper, lightly coated with oil, and work lengthways towards a bright finish. Don't forget the surfaces of the pick that actually do the work...e.g. the slopes and valleys.

The actual feel of what happens inside a lock is something that only comes with practice...the better the tools you use, the better your chances of success.

[devildog]

AHEM .... http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=8806

*cough**cough*....

[Mad Mick]

That sounds dry & nasty Dev, try looking here:
http://www.americarx.com/index.asp?Page ... egory=6377

[xtman]

Thanks everybody for the info, its greatly appreciated I think Ill leave the sandpapering thing for a while...

[jamesphilhulk2]

if a really fine polish is desired, use a damp cloth and toothpaste and do circles on the part you are polishing for about one to two minutes.

so does that really work

[thabrandnew007]

It suprisingly does work! It's really cool. Try it!

[vector40]

It seems to work but it's pretty hard to do... it's not a car you're polishing, it's a tiny piece of metal, thin, narrow, and much smaller than the cloth you're using. Sort of a pain.

[HeadHunterCEO]

sand your finger tips
I read that somewhere