REVIEW: Picks by LockNewbie21

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I've been meaning to get to this for a couple weeks now, but since I'm in review-writing mode...


I recently purchased a pick from LockNewbie21 (Andy). I've noticed over the last while that he'd developed quite a reputation as a pick maker, so I really wanted to see his work for my own eyes.

The immediate reaction upon pulling the pick (and tension wrench) out of the package was that it looked HOT. Andy has clearly put a lot of thought and effort into every aspect of pick making. The shapes of the picks were both functional and attractive. To a certain extent, it seemed somewhat "different for the sake of being different", but I saw nothing wrong with that. Much of the detail doesn't appear to me to have any specific benefit to the actual use of the pick, but it makes it look really, really cool... and I like that. Now, if the picks weren't very good, and all the rest was just eye-candy, I would have been disappointed. But the picks did not disappoint in the least bit. Their finish was wonderfully polished and smooth and the handles are exceptionally well made and well thought out.

Very nice work Andy! I'm well pleased with them, and the reputation was warranted!

db

[spyhunter]

sounds very awesome, do you have any pictures?

[Kaotik]

I havent purchased any of his yet, though he did mention to me that he sent you one.

From his pictures, I highly doubt anyone would be disappionted with his workmanship. Keep up the good work LN.

[LockNewbie21]

Thanks mate appreciate the kind words

[LockNewbie21]

I recieved a few PM's for Pics so I figured I would post some of the work here, I can put future picks in here including skylers Deforests that I just finished.

Some from my Personal Kit (plus some more goodies )




Stephs set




This ones is DB's Pick and Wrench


I did a knife grip on this one and burnished the handel Jackno has this baby


Later days, Newbie21

[JackNco]

I do indeed and i love it. although im almost scared to use it. picture doesn't do it justice. absolute mirror finish on it and the handle looks great. soon as i have the cash ill want a complete set from him.

All the best

John

[jamesphilhulk2]

i've had about 4 hook picks and a few tension wrenches from him and they are mint, they work really well ive picked all my locks with then and hes become my idol of pickmaking a little bit

keep up the good work

[th3anvil]

L.N.: What kind of steel are you using for your picks?

[LockNewbie21]

Stainless, I go a bit thick with the actual tang, but in all honestly if finished properly, you can cheat the picks thickness and have a much more durable pick.

Spring steal honstely jsut doesn't do it for me. So I use it what i think it's best for.. handels

I have another set I jsut finished, I will take picks of that later. Also I jsut spoke to skyler in PM that I will be posting pictures of his deforests with burnished handels before they ship.

Heh, wait until you see the rubber grips on my new ones.. there quite interesting

[LockNewbie21]

As promised skuylers deforests ( I remixed the ball pick a bit) And one other members picks.

Sorry for the glare





And now..

[jamesphilhulk2]

awsome work

[th3anvil]

Great work! What are you using to cut and shape the stainless?

[LockNewbie21]

cut off wheels sometiems layered, carbide bit, twin wheel grinder, lots of sand paper, silicon lube (foam), heat shrink, lighter, polishing compound, buffer and bonding agent for handels.

Also ray will stress this, my trusty needle files and diamond files.. things are invaluable for only 1.50usd at harbor freight.

[Krypos]

i see these....... and i want to like......... snatch them out of the screen....... they are all so...... awesome. like they look better than any other professional picks i have seen (including falle safe picks.....)

so yeah. nice work man.

[JackNco]

His cutaways are to the same standard. must have such a steady hand.