When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.
Finally decided to order the small set from lockpickshop with the instructional CD. Im probably going to be hooked as soon as I start, i can already picture it
I recommend you get yourself a practice lock such as a kwikset deadbolt. They cost about 13 dollars and u can take out some of the pins to start. Easier to learn with one of these locks and a bobby pin, than with a set of expensive picks and only your front door.