My set should be coming soon...

by **Keyring** » 23 Mar 2004 8:11

Quin: You are probably in a good position to answer this one...

How do the dimensions of, say, a slim-line small hook pick compare with a standard small hook from the Southord range. In other words is the slim-line from thinner stock (I believe the standard range is 25-30 thou thick) or is the difference in the width (top to bottom of the pick) or is it both?

by **Quin** » 23 Mar 2004 9:55

I've been meaning to take some pics of the two to compare. I'll take some photos in a bit and upload them. It's the easiest way to compare exactly

by **Quin** » 23 Mar 2004 10:37

Ok, here you go...

SL= Slim Line

As you can see the slimline are quite a bit narrower and for the types of locks with small keyways (Yales for example) you have more room to move about.

by **Keyring** » 23 Mar 2004 10:55

Thanks, nice picture.

Much obliged. So they're made from the same gauge stock? Or don't you have a way to measure that? If you lay them side by side and run your fingernail across them from a standard to a slimline can you feel a thickness difference? Just something I've been wondering for a while.

by **Quin** » 23 Mar 2004 13:33

They are the same thickness

by **Varjeal** » 29 Mar 2004 14:18

I'd like to ask Quin and his customers that if they wish to do discuss business transactions, to do so either by pm's or email, NOT this site. Thanks guys.

by **macaba** » 29 Mar 2004 15:21

With respect Varjeal, i have found Quin's replies to be useful to me.

by **Varjeal** » 29 Mar 2004 17:38

Understood, macaba....but this site is not for discussing specific business transactions, and should Quin wish to advertise his website agressively on here, he should be speaking to the admin about sponsorship, etc. (per forum rules). I've already pm'd Quin concerning this and he has been more than agreeable. Just wanted to keep the air clear.

If there are any more concerns, please pm me. Thanks.

by **Garbit** » 30 Mar 2004 2:09

Im getting some sweeper bristles off the buy and sell bit, some ones giving them away. Should i make a load of tention wrentches?
cose i remember you talking about that.

Also how do you actually make them, do yu use pliers and heat to end and then just file them down. Also i need to get a load of sizes to make so that i have a more vairied picking equipment.

by **Garbit** » 31 Mar 2004 1:36

I got some windowscreen wipers...there was an old wiper hanging about.
Im haing a go at filing it down . What basic pick shapes shall i make? and how do i make a handle

by **plot** » 31 Mar 2004 4:34

make a feeler pick (short hook), as it is probably what you'll use the most.

could also try making a deforest type pick...

as for handles, use electric tape, or heatshrink or something...

by **toomush2drink** » 1 Apr 2004 4:49

There is an excellent video on this site on how to make picks, a quick search will find it.
It is very clear and informative- seek it out

by **quicklocks** » 1 Apr 2004 8:59

by **Garbit** » 2 Apr 2004 16:37

K thanks...

How do i send you the self addressed envolope..i mean to i get a bigger envolope and give you an envolope with how many stamps?

Plus i got my Southord MPXS-11 Set today!!

came this morning

by **Daniel** » 16 Apr 2004 16:26

Take Quin's advice and don't start learning on proper "Yales", get yourself a "Bird" or "Ross" cylinder to start learning what you're doing. Yales are not the best beginners lock - if you've get a false set on the Yale you won't be able to feel the difference

cool my dad had a yale and a bird i choose the yale

its well hard. the bird got no mushrooms or spools then?

My set should be coming soon...

Should i get this set??

Slim-line size comparison?

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