Bogota Template

[Aepok]

http://nick-wright1.magix.net

How does my bogota pick look?? its my first pick ive made, i wanted a harder one to starrt on to get the feel for making them. any critisism is welcome. click on the link then go to my lockpicks on the side bar.

[Kaotik]

[quote="parapilot]Once you try this way you wont bother with a messy marker again [/quote]

To each their own.

I couldn't help but say this, but if you know how to use a marker, their not messy at all.

[Kaotik]

How does my bogota pick look??.

Just needs to be thinned down, some fine tuning and you'll be on your way.

You didn't specify whether you used a template or just freehanded the cuts out, if you didn't use a template try using the one Exodus posted on the first page of this thread.

[parapilot]

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Marker always got harder to see after a lot of quenching /grinding. Also no errors during the cutting / sticking / marking process with a stick on template. It is as printed, and quicker.

Try it you will be converted

[Kaotik]

As a matter of fact I tried it last night. From what I have experienced with this process, it's just one more step to take to acquire the same result.

That is why I stated "To each their own". It should be noted that one particular good way for making something doesn't mean that is the best way, maybe for you and others...but not me.

I'll stick with the way I do it now, as it is more proficient and quicker for me. I'll take it you have not seen my picks and workmanship.

Nice try, but no thanks.

[HaXiT]

you can also paint over the paper and then remove it, then you grind and burnish! thats the way i learned! its amazing!

[Sp!ke]

I'm glad I spotted this template before I started, it's going to make things a lot more accurate, thank you

S

[Kaotik]

There are many many ways to making templates work, just work with what you have and don't be shy to try anything new.

Most of all have fun doing it in a safe way.

[gianluca666]

Hy everybody.
I really appreciate this template. It seems perfect!
My only problem about it is that I don't understand why if I print the template I get a huge pick (23,6 cm equal to 9,3 inches)! can you please tell me the total lenght the printed teplate should have toe to tip?

Thank you so much!

gian luca

[Exodus5000]

The resolution you're printing at probably doesn't match the resolution of the image. Here's the specs on it:

The pick itself (the area in black) should measure against a ruler:
Length: 3.50 inches.
Height: 0.15 inches

In metric thats:
Length: 8.80 cms
Height: 0.40 cms

Image resolution: 500 pixels/inch or 196.85 pixels/cm

I really should make a habbit of always posting the exact measurements on my templates as well... I should include them in the actual image probably.

[gianluca666]

OK!!!!!! now with these mesures I can scale the template at the right size. Thank you Exodus. Saturday I'll start the filing.



gianluca

[Aepok]

i used the template look from this thread, but i free-handed it. I made sure it was the right size, but im an art student i felt like i wanted to "go without the grid" so to speak. And no, i havent tried it, im not experienced enought too, i just have to do a sheet metal project for class, so while i was practiseing i thought i would make something that *might* be useful, prolly not though

[Jason13]

I made a Bogata type pick ages ago and wow its true about them being Good picks i gotta say it raked open i think my yale 6 pin 2 spools!!!

[unbreakable]

Jason 13!

I agree, the bagotas are like black magic....

Anyways, hows it goin man?

Still wit the magic stuff?

Nice to see you back.

[Jason13]

Yes i am still with magic and i have a site up which u can check out in my profile cause if i did it here that would be advertising now wouldnt it