well, i dont understand what it is you're saying is happening. something about a really weird noise, but i dont quite follow. try re-explaining it please.
second, dump the coat hanger. now. in fact, dont even keep reading this until you have gotten rid of it.
good. now, there are a number of things that will work MUCH better for a pick. and if you're really cheap, or dont have the time and/or skills, you can always use a very common couple of things, namely: bobby pins (also known as hair pins) and a clip from a pen (the metal kind of clip, you pull it out and it does wonders in a pinch)
those two things are going to do a lot better than a coat hanger, please note: you will need to modify both a bit with one or two pairs of needle nose pliers in order to obtain usage.
then, after you have done that, then try raking and see what happens. also, you might want to start with single pin picking (referred to as SPP) and not get too attached to raking, yes it is faster, but SPP can bring you far more joy.
here's a pic of my own first pick i ever made. made of hairpin. the pic is blurry and huge, but that is actually toned down, and cropped. it doubles as a half diamond on one side, and a short hook on the other. try making that and post your results/problems/donation to krypos for awesome help.
