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.
by lockpickroy » 6 Feb 2004 10:52
As far as strength and durability I prefer feeler gauges over anything else I have used
Lock picking hobbyist turned licensed locksmith thanks in part to lp101.com
-
lockpickroy
- Supporter

-
- Posts: 184
- Joined: 14 Oct 2003 19:18
- Location: Bakersfield California
by Dukemurmur » 13 Mar 2004 2:13
I was not aware that there was a CAD prgm that was more costly the solid works? Solid works is ovr 6k!! i have SW2003 is 04 that much better?
Lock Picker
An assasian, one from the lock, never ment to be freed, to skillful to be killed, yet to gifted to die
-
Dukemurmur
-
- Posts: 47
- Joined: 13 Mar 2004 0:21
- Location: United States, Vermont
by David_Parker » 13 Mar 2004 4:34
Chucklz Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 4:12 am Post subject:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The US law for non mailability of picks and such is for the USPS only. UPS, FedEx etc are still legal shipping options
I'm not sure if thats right; simply because I'm pretty sure I get my SouthOrd packages from UPS.
....but I could be wrong. I haven't ordered from them in a long time.
-Dave.
Never underestimate the half-diamond.
-
David_Parker
-
- Posts: 307
- Joined: 22 Jul 2003 3:16
- Location: DFW, TX
by Dukemurmur » 13 Mar 2004 12:35
Well then maybe there laws have changed or rules. I'm not really sure why one woulden't ship them but the other would?
Lock Picker
An assasian, one from the lock, never ment to be freed, to skillful to be killed, yet to gifted to die
-
Dukemurmur
-
- Posts: 47
- Joined: 13 Mar 2004 0:21
- Location: United States, Vermont
by Kung » 14 Mar 2004 19:44
here is my home made jackknife set. its not as pretty as lockpickroy's but it will be that way some day

-
Kung
-
- Posts: 60
- Joined: 29 Jan 2004 21:17
- Location: Vegas
-
by Dukemurmur » 14 Mar 2004 19:47
nice job did u just use the gauges that where on there to make the picks?
Lock Picker
An assasian, one from the lock, never ment to be freed, to skillful to be killed, yet to gifted to die
-
Dukemurmur
-
- Posts: 47
- Joined: 13 Mar 2004 0:21
- Location: United States, Vermont
by Kung » 14 Mar 2004 20:54
Yeah i went out and piad 3 bucks for a feeler guage and i just started grinding i was suprised how well it came out im going to make more and sell to my friends 
-
Kung
-
- Posts: 60
- Joined: 29 Jan 2004 21:17
- Location: Vegas
-
by Dukemurmur » 14 Mar 2004 21:38
good deal man. Nice work!
Lock Picker
An assasian, one from the lock, never ment to be freed, to skillful to be killed, yet to gifted to die
-
Dukemurmur
-
- Posts: 47
- Joined: 13 Mar 2004 0:21
- Location: United States, Vermont
by Chucklz » 14 Mar 2004 22:14
Very nice indeed. Try using 100 grit sandpaper to polish/clean up your work and your set will look amazing.
-
Chucklz
-
- Posts: 3097
- Joined: 4 Nov 2003 17:58
- Location: Philadelphia
by joecool2727 » 15 Mar 2004 0:05
Where did you get the feeler gauge, would an Ace Hardware most likely have one? Also im curious, what is feeler gauge actually used for, besides making great picksets  ? Lastly, how did you grind them, do you have a access to a grinder and has anybody here used a dremel to make homemade picks?
You can run, but you'll just die tired.
-
joecool2727
-
- Posts: 63
- Joined: 1 Sep 2003 17:18
by UnLock » 15 Mar 2004 0:05
Yes, very nice job. Tomorrow I'll go to Canadian Tire and pick one up and try my hand at making myself one. Now I get to play with my new grinder...yipee! 
-
UnLock
-
- Posts: 146
- Joined: 11 Feb 2004 23:37
- Location: Ontario
-
by Kung » 15 Mar 2004 19:33
Almost any auto supply store should have feeler guages i have made 3 more jackknifes and each one better then the last 
-
Kung
-
- Posts: 60
- Joined: 29 Jan 2004 21:17
- Location: Vegas
-
by UnLock » 15 Mar 2004 20:05
Kung,
What do you use to keep the pick from folding back into the case? On Lockpickroy's I notice he has a screw to tighten it down.
-
UnLock
-
- Posts: 146
- Joined: 11 Feb 2004 23:37
- Location: Ontario
-
by Kung » 15 Mar 2004 20:11
well i bet his is the same as mine but he got the one with more guages, and the rivit keeps them all firm enough so they dont fall back in. they kinda open like a flip knife too 
-
Kung
-
- Posts: 60
- Joined: 29 Jan 2004 21:17
- Location: Vegas
-
by UnLock » 15 Mar 2004 20:18
If you look at his carefully, you'll notice where the rivet is suppose to be there's a thumb wheel screw. You could easily incorporate something similar into yours. This way you can loosen the screw, swing a pick around, and re-tighten the screw. This way when you pick a lock, you don't have to worry about the pick moving on you. I was going to buy a guage today but never had the chance to so. I'll get one tomorrow and try to make it with a tightening screw/bolt.
-
UnLock
-
- Posts: 146
- Joined: 11 Feb 2004 23:37
- Location: Ontario
-
Return to Lock Picks
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Google Adsense [Bot] and 9 guests
|