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Heat Shrink Tutorial

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

Postby BobbO45 » 7 Mar 2007 18:12

Isn't there also plastic dip that you can buy somewhere like Menards that you can dip tools (pick handles) in? Just wondering, thought it might be easier and give good results.
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Postby unjust » 7 Mar 2007 19:12

yeah, "tooldip" or "plastidip" are two trade names.

different hand feel between the materials. you can thin out the dips but you'll get a less durable coating.

liquid latex from your local theatrical supply company (or quality smut shoppe) will also do something similar, but requires some surface prep to be resiliant and the ammonia as a solvent can affect some metals. (as well as be an issue if youre' a latex allergy.

the silicone self adhering tapes also provide reasonable feedback.
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Postby BobbO45 » 7 Mar 2007 21:47

Thanks for the names. I might pick some of that stuff up next time I'm out. Any idea on price compared to shrink wrap?
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good idea.

Postby totsie » 20 Apr 2007 21:49

This is a very good idea. I just got a new set and this is exactly what i need. Where do i buy the heat shrink ?
Pick it and Flick it..On to the next hole.
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Postby JackNco » 20 Apr 2007 22:43

radio shack type places
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Postby dmux » 20 Apr 2007 22:45

hehe, i use the exact same shrink tube from lowes, but i use 1/2"
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Postby bumber » 20 Apr 2007 22:53

I also get get it from the flea market, same shrink tube for a dollar a yard or whatever. Its real cheap. Black Blue Green Red Yellow...and some others.
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