My first picks

[therealmuffinman]

like the title says, i made my very first picks. I made them out of windshield wiper blades ( i had to buy a windshield wiper blade because my local auto repair shop and gas stations and car washes, get rid of the used ones right away) i have to make the tension wrench a little bit thinner in order to fit into locks and i need to polish both of them but besides that what do you guys think? (click on images to enlarge)

[therealmuffinman]

sorry for double post but i could not find edit button. the quarter is for size just in case you guys were wondering

[Emrys]

Wow, those look pretty good. I would argue that you bought that tensioner instead of made it. Very nice.

The feeler looks a bit short though. You don't have problems picking deeper locks? Also, I would add a handle or something to make it a bit thicker where you hold it. that way it won't be slippling/twisting out of your hand. But, if it works now, good.

I hope you make some more. You got good craftmanship.

-Rob

[therealmuffinman]

thank you, i am going to extend the feeler because you are right it is a bit short. the tension wrench was easy to make using 2 pliers and cold bending. and i am going to make a the other 3 pieces to the set later on today or on friday. any more comments critique?

[therealmuffinman]

i have finished the set of 4 and a tension wrench, the set includes
-1 hook
-1 s rake
-1 ball
-1 half diamond
- 1 twist flex tension wrench


i am also going to make an extractor when i get more materials. currently i have bought a file set and am going to attempt to make some of raimundo's bogotas, ill post pics of my set once i find the computer cable for my camera again.

[LockNewbie21]

The hook looks great, appears like a deep access hook and a nice spot to rest the finger for feedback.

Among the nicest first's I have seen.

well done

LN21

[therealmuffinman]

thanks, i hope to someday get as good as people like you or kaotic or raimundo, you guys are my inspiration lock pick making is stress relieving, i think i will spend more time making the picks then actually picking locks... maybe... :

[ATM tech]

Very nice looking Sse you have there,. Keep up the good work.

Since you seem to have the pick down maybe consider some handle design now?

[rontgens]

Very nice! Perhaps you could make a few picks double ended perhaps maybe a hook and a half diamond with some heat shrink inbetween...just an idea? Just don't make any filing points too thin as i made that mistake and had a few picks snap...not through abuse...just regular usage.