Buying single picks

[Mike-1]

Hey guys, new to the site and its really good.
I found a site where it told you how to make an electric picker "technical term" and I don’t want to cut up one of my picks to attach to the end.
Are there any sites where you can buy singular picks without having to have a minimum purchase of £15
Or could I buy a spare pick from any members (I no this part should be in the buy and sell part sorry)
I live in the uk.

I would make my own but I’m in the process of buying a grinder and that could take weeks.

Any thought?

Mike

[Anero]

Try http://www.lockpickshop.com or http://www.southord.com

i belive they both single picks

[JackNco]

lol first off that technical term is EPG or Electric Pick Gun.


But of you are making one then u don't need a pick on the end u been a straight piece of metal. have a search round the site there are lots of guides on here, im assuming u found the one based on the electric tooth brush?

Personally ide avoid them as lock picking is about the challenge if it a hobby (well for me it is anyway) where about in the UK are u from BTW?

[Mike-1]

Yep tooth brush it is lol.

I like lock picking because it is a challenge, I’m not trying to learn to rob stuff.

I'm from Chester, near Liverpool.

I'm training to be an engineer but a being locksmith does appeal to me, and many of the skills I’m learning could help.

I'm only trying the tooth brush thing because it’s done for under £5 and I thought what’s to loose.

Thank you for giving me those links.

Mike

[JackNco]

good man in it for the challenge, but an EPG will take the fun out of it. get over to southord and order a slimline set for europe/jap locks and follow DBs guide for beginners its really does help. ive even gone back and repeated to hone my skills a bit if i haven't picked in a week or so. although ones uve done it once u can start on 3/4 pins.

http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10677

[Mike-1]

I've done 2 4 pin locks and a 5 pin lock once, carnt do it agin though.
I've picked up a pick set but would like to start making my own.
I need to buy a front door lock just so i dont screw up mine, i'm worried about trying becasue i read that you can break them.

So far i'm most impressed with the shims, amazing. only takes a min to make and who cares if they break after 5 goes, you do get like 10 from a coke can.

Well impressed.