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magic sleeve

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.

magic sleeve

Postby alberty » 16 Mar 2006 4:34

i have an idea,
so , to have a good ergonomie, i used a magical baloon on my sleeves.
see:
http://www.magic.org/store/product_info ... cts_id=762

it's a good grip and easy to install.
what did you think about ?
have a better idea ?
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Postby vector40 » 16 Mar 2006 6:56

That's something I wouldn't have thought to try...
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Postby Shrub » 16 Mar 2006 8:07

Youve lost me a bit, do you mean you slid a balloon over your pick handles?

If so its a new one on me, you could also colour code them so you can easily find the pick your after.
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Postby alberty » 16 Mar 2006 8:20

yes, i slid a balloon over my pick handles
it's cheap and very efficient.
actualy, it's the best methode i have to make handles more usable and clean, so i 'll have a color teme, but i only have 15 pick. it's enough for me.
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Postby maxxed » 21 Mar 2006 0:27

good idea, better than wraping with electrical tape I'm sure.
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Postby Einzee » 21 Mar 2006 5:40

To some it may seem bulky but I like to use shrink wrap on my handles. It doesn't obscure the pick in any way and its nonslip grip is very durable.
It is far better to remain silent and be thought of as stupid, rather than opening your mouth and removing all possible doubt.
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stick

Postby lockedin » 21 Mar 2006 6:18

Just wondering Einzee, how do you make them stick?
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Re: stick

Postby prim » 21 Mar 2006 6:47

lockedin wrote:Just wondering Einzee, how do you make them stick?


lockedin try letting the air out first :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: stick

Postby EGOOT247 » 30 Mar 2006 20:45

prim wrote:
lockedin wrote:Just wondering Einzee, how do you make them stick?


lockedin try letting the air out first :lol: :lol: :lol:


I think he was talking about shrink wrap.

I'm not sure if I read this here somewhere, but I would guess, after shrinking it onto the handle, maybe make a small groove for it to get caught on? ... I don't know.
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Postby alberty » 31 Mar 2006 2:01

after a lot of use, magical baloon are not usable.
shey are never clean , move too, and break all time.

shrink wrap was the better solution.

thanks for all.
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Re: stick

Postby pickin » 2 Apr 2006 17:44

lockedin wrote:Just wondering Einzee, how do you make them stick?


Hes talking about the shrink wrap that many use on electrical wires to seal them from the elements.

Basically you slide the tube over the handle end of your pick then apply heat the wrap then shrinks down around the handle giving a very nice smooth and non slip grip that holds up for a very long time.

Ive used shrink wrap also and it works very well there is good feel to the pick and it doesn't slip in the hand at all. I don't try to use the same wrap for multiple handles instead I put it around each pick handle as a permanent fixture.
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Postby Mutzy » 5 Apr 2006 4:50

you can allso heat heat shrink / shrink wrap that has a glue coated inside. when it's heated/ shrunk, the glue becomes sticky and sticks when cool. Dunno about price though.
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Postby maxxed » 9 Apr 2006 3:39

Just had an idea for glow in the dark pick handles using a product from the local drug store, but I'm not gonna try it . :twisted: :evil: :oops:
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Postby Chucklz » 9 Apr 2006 14:27

Ahh, the other kind of magic balloon.
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Postby maxxed » 9 Apr 2006 22:40

That is true, it's the only product sold in anti-family packs. I'm sure it is time to get back on to the real topic of the post.
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