Steak Knife Picks Tutorial

by **Bud Wiser** » 3 Sep 2006 17:00

This tutorial was born from a previous thread discussion but felt it would be a good idea to give it it's on thread so it can be easier to find. The idea originated from a discussion I had with Shrub concerning spring steel and alternative materials to make picks.
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I decided to try to make picks from steak knives because I believe the quality is there in the steel, it's stainless steel, more rigid, and therefore gives you better handling. Yes it takes a little longer then hacksaw blades, but not much more, and I believe the advantages and benefits are worth it.

I've put together a step by step with full size pictures and thumbnail pics on my blog. It would be just to long for a post here.

I realize that being a noob there is no doubt room for improvement on my tutorial. I just wanted to show you how I made my picks from steak knives, and if it inspires you and you come up with a better way that's great! Hopefully you will benefit too.

Also noteworthy, if a noob like me can make good picks from steak knives, other noobs should not be afraid to give it a try! And those with more experience will also be pleasantly surprised I think!

Enjoy! Here it is..
http://anarkey.net/2006/09/03/steak-knife-pick/

by **scampdog** » 4 Sep 2006 21:04

this is a bit of deja- vue, i mate a set of picks out of exactly the same knife sets, even though it's got"made in china" stamped on the blade, the stainless steel is actualy quite good. i bought mine in a car boot sale in the uk, a bloke was selling a job lot so i got a few sets, just for your info the thickness is 0.8mm. i thinned mine down a bit but they still make good strong picks.

by **scampdog** » 4 Sep 2006 21:09

ps, sorry i forgot,by the way that's a good tutorial (wish i could use a pc like that). well done.

by **cL4y** » 5 Sep 2006 3:00

Yeah its good that we see more guides from avalible materials.

Thanks for the guide,sticky anyone?

by **Shrub** » 5 Sep 2006 9:05

Im sorry but its not going to make a sticky as theres no guide here, if it was here and not just a link to a blog then maybe it may have been considered,

I have to admit im a little disapointed it was done this way,

by **Bud Wiser** » 5 Sep 2006 16:40

I actually thought it would be preferred this way since I pick up all the bandwidth, had I known I would have included it all here.

Would you like me to add a full guide here now?

by **Shrub** » 5 Sep 2006 16:42

Its totally up to you, im sure bandwidth isnt an issue, ive posted long guides in the past as have others but its here now so its not really needed twice,

by **Bud Wiser** » 5 Sep 2006 16:51

Another consideration for me was how to link thumbnail pics to full size pics. I know how to do that in html, but all I have here is BBcode and I don't know how to do that in BBcode. Oh well next time I guess. I will still be happy to post a guide all in a post if it will be helpful.

by **LockNewbie21** » 7 Sep 2006 4:50

Bravo Buddy.. Ninjanuitty

I forget waht movie thats from.. good stuff though

by **scampdog** » 13 Sep 2006 18:49

here's a photo of my steak knife picks, and a set of computer picks, also made from the same knives, which seem to work quite well for me. the handles were made from plasti-dip (thanks SLYFFER) ideal for the job.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/ ... eelset.jpg

by **scampdog** » 13 Sep 2006 18:59

these are the picks ready to go, made the case from an old leather passport holder.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/ ... ndcase.jpg

by **RedMercury** » 13 Sep 2006 23:08

Hey, that was a good guide, but the problem with us noobs is that we usually do not have a grinder, but only files. Hahaha.
But files also can be used except that it is slower.

by **Bud Wiser** » 13 Sep 2006 23:12

scampdog wrote:these are the picks ready to go, made the case from an old leather passport holder.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/ ... ndcase.jpg

VERY NICE INDEED!

How did you make the handles, what did you use? Thx for sharing!

by **Bud Wiser** » 13 Sep 2006 23:14

RedMercury wrote:Hey, that was a good guide, but the problem with us noobs is that we usually do not have a grinder, but only files. Hahaha.
But files also can be used except that it is slower.

Well I already had a grinder and dremel so I was ready to go. I see grinders for only $29 all the time! That's all you need for this! I would also get a dremel tool as it comes in very handy for fine tuning. You can get one for around the same price. If you like to tinker, these would be great tools to have.

by **scampdog** » 14 Sep 2006 6:01

as i said earlier, the handles are made from Plasti-Dip, you just dip them in and leave them to harden, i used three coats.

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