Alternate tools

[wraith]

Like a lot of y'all i've been making a few of my own tools, starting with picks, and other entry tools. Along the way i've picked up a few uncommon tools that have proven to be very useful for entries. For example, I use a plastic 1" drywall spactula (or putty knife) for some door entries instead of the "credit card" trick. I also have a Husky brand metal tool that I can slide in a door as well. Both work VERY well!



So, does anyone care to share any of thier modified tools?

Trey

[vector40]

Same purpose ("pull" shimming) http://berkeleyhigh.org/provinggrounds/hookshim.jpg

[wraith]

Same purpose ("pull" shimming) http://berkeleyhigh.org/provinggrounds/hookshim.jpg

Ah, a carpet knife - nice.

Trey

[vector40]

I think that's what we decided. Wasn't even sharp when I found it, though. I've put a bit of an edge on it to help it bite, but it's still hardly a knife...

[grit1]

I have some thin guitar strings in my tool box for similar purposes, namely slipping latches when there's a latch-guard in place, and you need something more flexible but don't want to carry around a coat hanger or something. I'm not sure what string they are, as I'm no musician, but they work sometimes! ~Grit.

[Mad Mick]

Nice approach Grit...
"Yes Ma-am, I can slip a latch with a G string."

[grit1]

:roll: Nice approach Grit...
"Yes Ma-am, I can slip a latch with a G string."

- not the first time I've heard [or said] that joke! hehe

[pickhead]

Just the basics im poor..mini-screwdriver and a few different picks with various widths..works pretty good considering it didnt cost me anything