I need a video for making picks

[T-Real]

You should be able to access it on my ftp site. Try ftp://lockpicking:101@nickz.homeftp.net . It will be in the templates folder.

Thank you very much for hosting this for me. As you can see I've been having a heck of a time getting this video which I hear is so great.

T-Real: I was referring to another link that is listed in this thread that was working... I just tried again and it wasn't... Guess its kinda iffy... oh well... sorry if I offended...

Not offended, however I've read many posts where newbies, such as myself, have asked questions that have been answered so many times and the older ones on this board have responded with much irritation (understandably so). I spent a considerable amount of time trying to solve this issue on my own, witout asking for assistance, all to no avail.

I used to admin the network for a cable ISP with an OC3. We used about 5-7Mbps of that on average, leaving a massive amount of free bandwidth. If I was still at that company, I would gladly host this file, along with any others their author wished. Oh well.

[Pheniox]

feel free to contact them to see if they would mind hosting it anyways. that connectino would be great.

[snowcat]

in the mean time you can get it here

It's a slow connection and i wouldn't like my boss to find out so it probably wont be there long.

http://81.246.6.185/eric/pyro.zip

Let me know when you have better hosting for it

[T-Real]

Due to the number of issues I had attempting to download Pyro's Making_Picks_1.wmv movie, I have set up an FTP server on my cable-modem connection. I have 512k out, so it's not too bad (not great either).

I will leave this up until either A, Comcast tells me otherwise, B, my computer crashes, or C, Pyro or a mod from this site requests that I take it down.

I am also willing to host additional materials for the benifit of the users of this site (until one of the above criteria is met).

The video is currently available via FTP at lp101.ath.cx. Username is lp101 and password is pickfu.

Here's a link: ftp://lp101:pickfu@lp101.ath.cx.

[zeke79]

what ftp software are you using? I am currently on guildftp but I am not real happy with it.

[Helmeester]

i_want_to_pick,
the movie is 100% .WMV format, it must be some file association on your machine, regardless....

diamonds are so easy to make, that i never included them in the movie(plus i rarely use them). like Chucklz said, just play around with the dimensions he gave. don't expect to whip out a master set first try, but you will improve with every pick you make. as far as dremel attachments, there are none i know of that can match the abrasive power of a good bench grinder, plus a dremel is really not suited for mass material removal (i.e. grind away large sections of steel) and bits can be pricey. the only dremel-only option is to use cut-off wheels to cut the rough shape out (use straight lines, no curves at this stage) and then finish up with a small abrasive wheel/hand file. when using cut-off wheels like this (to cut out shapes) they have a tendancy to grab and shatter sometimes, so protect your eyes and don't force the tool to much and keep the steel cool. expect to use up 1 heavy-duty disk for every 1-2 picks if you are cutting them out this way. If you are near a crappy tire (aka. Canadian Tire, a hardware store for those who don't know), then get a 20 pack of disks and a 10 pack of no-name carbon steel hacksaw blades (grey, made in china). enough to do 30-60 picks for $12CDN, can't beat that. since making the movie, there are some updates to how to make tension/torque tools from these specific hacksaw blades, only heat them enough to bend them (not red-hot) then cool them. however there are many other materials more suitable for wrenches, just do a search. it also wouldn't hurt to get a cheapy practice lock as well.

good luck, let us know how they turn out.

*drools* by thinking of a sequel.. *bows down for great pyro*

[T-Real]

what ftp software are you using? I am currently on guildftp but I am not real happy with it.

Proftpd on a Linux box. I haven't had any problems with it thus far.

[T-Real]

I am seeing some errors in my server log file regarding this file. If anyone receives an error trying to access my FTP server, please PM me and I will investigate it.

I am hoping to keep this up for everyone to access!

[pickert]

Hello im a beginner and i would like to create some tools by my own. Namely because of the high costs on lock pick sets. I'm also been looking for that video but i only receive broken/dead links. Would someone like to host it for me. I'm on a fast connection. Thanks in advance.

[pickert]

im sorry for my previous lame post, never mind, i've read the rules....

[uncle trapspringer]

hey what's up? i've watched the video that you are asking about, but for some reason, it would not allow me to download it. buti am searching for it on this site (i think i remember the thread name) to post the link for you.

[uncle trapspringer]

hey what's up? i've watched the video that you are asking about, but for some reason, it would not allow me to download it. buti am searching for it on this site (i think i remember the thread name) to post the link for you.

couldn't find it... sorry