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got a noobish question

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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got a noobish question

Postby Genesis » 14 Nov 2006 1:54

ok I've got a question about templates (yes I used the search function and yes I found them but...) can anyone recommend me the best template with the most styles on it because I want all my picks to look as if they came from the same set (no odd balls) all the same size and look. Why you may ask? Well I want them to look really professional once they are finished and I want them to all look the same. So can anyone recommend a template that has pretty much all the patterns on it. Thanks. I haven't tried to pick a lock yet with actual picks but I'm interested and making my own picks sounds enjoyable so I'm going to try that first before I start but I just want them to all look really good. Thanks for any replies.
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Postby mrdan » 14 Nov 2006 2:12

I liked the new word that you've coined "Noobish"

I used a little from a number of sets and made them all simmilar size. 8)
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Postby Romstar » 14 Nov 2006 2:27

What is it you are looking for?

A little bit of everything, or are you looking for a small set?

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Postby Genesis » 14 Nov 2006 15:53

well I just want to start by using a half diamond and a hook but at the same time I want to have a template of all the different types of picks just so they are all the same (matching set) for when I start to make all the other types.
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Postby UWSDWF » 14 Nov 2006 16:01

is noobish like truthyness?
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Postby Genesis » 14 Nov 2006 17:08

noob=newbie, new guy, begginner
ish= like, type

a question that a new person wouuld ask
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Postby UWSDWF » 14 Nov 2006 17:19

sorry it was a joke not a serious question

"Truthiness is a satirical term by which a person claims to know something intuitively, instinctively, or "from the gut" without regard to evidence, logic, intellectual examination, or actual facts"
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Postby Romstar » 14 Nov 2006 17:51

Genesis wrote:well I just want to start by using a half diamond and a hook but at the same time I want to have a template of all the different types of picks just so they are all the same (matching set) for when I start to make all the other types.


Look around the site for some of my templates, At least one of them covers a pretty complete set.

In a little while there is going to be a post covering a large number of templates, and all of them will be similar in size, and shape.

I really shouldn't post the silly things because I am trying to sell the picks, but hey I like to share, and I figure there are only so many people who will take the time to make them.

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Postby wallshadow113 » 14 Nov 2006 21:29

UWSDWF wrote:
"Truthiness is a satirical term by which a person claims to know something intuitively, instinctively, or "from the gut" without regard to evidence, logic, intellectual examination, or actual facts"



:shock: Wow Truthiness its a word?? :shock:
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Postby VashTSPD » 14 Nov 2006 21:33

Romstar wrote:
Genesis wrote:well I just want to start by using a half diamond and a hook but at the same time I want to have a template of all the different types of picks just so they are all the same (matching set) for when I start to make all the other types.


Look around the site for some of my templates, At least one of them covers a pretty complete set.

In a little while there is going to be a post covering a large number of templates, and all of them will be similar in size, and shape.

I really shouldn't post the silly things because I am trying to sell the picks, but hey I like to share, and I figure there are only so many people who will take the time to make them.

Romstar



Romstar, you're selling picks? I didn't know that..if you have a website, you should point to it in your profile. What are you selling?
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Postby starfishblue » 14 Nov 2006 22:48

'Truthiness' was popularized by Stephen Colbert on the Colbert Report

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truthiness

It was like word of the year by different word related societies :p
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Postby Genesis » 15 Nov 2006 1:19

UWSDWF:
oh sorry I wasn't sure if you were joking or you actually didn't know but just to be on the safe side I assumed you didn't know what it meant.

Romstar:
Thanks for the info I really appreciate it and plan on making some on my next day off.

Everyone:
Thanks for all the comments and replies
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Postby Romstar » 15 Nov 2006 3:46

You're welcome.

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Postby Genesis » 16 Nov 2006 20:12

I figured I would post a pic of my first tension wrench and my first pick
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