hard case for picks

by **Elminster** » 1 Feb 2007 4:37

Not sure if this has been covered, if so just ignore it

I got my first set of picks in yesterday (slimline 15 piece from SO) and immediately didn't like the idea of them being in a flexible leather pouch. I want to carry them with me and I know they would get bent if I just tossed them in my bag. So I went searching for a hard case for picks.....NO LUCK. after googling around a bit I happened to see a case that peaked my curiosity. This case was available at a local store so I ran out and picked it up.....it works great and I don't have to worry about screwing up my new picks.

What case did I find??? A case for small reading glasses. yes the generic mini reading glasses in a tube that hang at the end of the aisle at walgreens. The tube is totally sealed so I know they won't slip out, and it's a hard plastic so they are protected....and you can choose different colors, for those of us that care what color the case is.

That is all, just thought I'd share, in case someone else was interested.

by **mjwhit** » 1 Feb 2007 4:57

I have heard of this before, not sure who it was that said it though. Not a bad idea really. not many people would look at it and go-"whats in there?" Handy really...

by **Legion303** » 1 Feb 2007 8:19

I used a mini-Sharpie for my set of mini wiper blade picks. Once you remove the writing tip and ink-soaked cotton insert, it's the perfect size. As an added bonus, it just looks like a marker.

-steve

by **Elminster** » 1 Feb 2007 10:21

Legion303 wrote:I used a mini-Sharpie for my set of mini wiper blade picks. Once you remove the writing tip and ink-soaked cotton insert, it's the perfect size. As an added bonus, it just looks like a marker.

-steve

That's a good one too, I'll have to see if the big chisel tip sharpies are long enough for a standard set.

I also thought of using a single cigar case, but came across the eyeglass case first.

by **kevinH** » 1 Feb 2007 12:42

now just make the sharpie functional and you'd have a really stealth case.

by **Tygart** » 1 Feb 2007 16:16

Cut the cotton, Then put a small spacer in so you don't get ink on your Pick. That should do it..

by **mrdan** » 1 Feb 2007 19:20

I use a DeWALT case I found at home depot for about 6 bucks. it opens up and both sides close and have two and a half partitions on each side and each partition has deviders to make four compartments. I bought two. One I use for my picks and took all the dividers out to make four long partitions. (One for hooks, one for rakes, one for balls and diamonds, and one for tention wrenches) and The other case I numbered the sections and I use it to keep track of locks that I am taking apart. 1 - 6 represents the corrosponding pin stack and 7 and 8 are used for the cylinder and plug. I like this set-up.

by **strapon** » 12 Feb 2007 9:33

have any of you guys found that your pick bend? or is it more of a cautionary measure? i wouldnt imagine that pick would be supplied in a bendy case if it were a real problem....

by **Kaotik** » 12 Feb 2007 22:41

strapon wrote:have any of you guys found that your pick bend? or is it more of a cautionary measure? i wouldnt imagine that pick would be supplied in a bendy case if it were a real problem....

I have carried a 10pc. SO set in the soft leather case in my back pocket and never encountered a problem with them bending.

Cautionary could be better depending on the situation. Just don't carry them individually in your pocket, some members here have gotten some injuries by doing this.

by **strapon** » 13 Feb 2007 7:01

cheers! im getting my first set soon and i didnt want to end up bending them

by **rrrrrrkevin** » 2 Mar 2007 8:31

hah,I use my broken key extractor at work and I have one of those brass handles attached to it and Ive made the mistake of carrying it in my pocket and i reached in to grab my lighter forgetting it was the rest of the story is pretty much like digging out a fishhook.
They need to invent new extractor to extract a broken key extractor from flesh,I know it was a dumb move but it was a valuable lesson

by **rrrrrrkevin** » 2 Mar 2007 8:33

Whoops I deleted a few words from that post on accident

by **leonon** » 4 Mar 2007 0:40

I use a hard glasses case to hold surgical tools in (never know what you'll need to fix while camping in the middle of nowhere), should work for lockpicks too. They have a soft lining that could be cut to create a secret pocket, if you want to go all James Bond on it.

by **RangerF150** » 4 Mar 2007 8:04

This may sound daft but ! .....
Trying to conceal a pickset in any way, would only lead an officer of the law to conclude that you had intentions to use the tools in a nefarious manner, should you be unfortunate enough to find yourself in such a position.

I used to carry one pick and wrench along with a padlock to play with in heavy traffic, till I thought about the explanation I would have to give if I was stopped!

"I can explain officer, it's just a hobby" ....
"tell that to the judge" .....

Unless your a pro with all the credentials, I suggest you leave them at home, all nice and safe :-)

Just a thought , thats all !

by **Pic_monkey** » 21 Mar 2007 22:34

I have a small tool box that I keep all my tools in. So what I use is a prescription bottle. (Large one) there great fore small files, pic's and twizers to along with anything else.. lunch money,Laundry money ,or that smallest mag light etc. One more thing anyone ever get a blister or a sore hand picking that lock, if so put a piece of equirium air hose, use a heat gun to put it on. Not WD-40 :roll:

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