For DIY'ers with bigger ambitions than machine shops.

by **Guitar_J** » 18 Jul 2004 0:30

I'd be all up ons if we had a nice pick being made... I've been wanting to play with the queen and King picks... perhaps we could have a round of those made... I'd gladly pay 5 bucks for them... or some other nice interesting pick.. I wouldn't want to do it for a short hook or something...

by **Z3R0** » 18 Jul 2004 11:37

ok ...... one questoin ... who is going to make it happen ? perhaps a moderator? if theres anything i can help do to help let me know. i also have looked @ that companies machines that they have ... they have alot of stuff to work with .. if its possible try having it machined by "waterjet"

if you would like to learn more about the "waterjet" machine clik the link below
http://www.emachineshop.com/machines-kerf/water-jet-cutting.htm

by **Guitar_J** » 18 Jul 2004 16:18

I downloaded their program and made 2 simple rakes in it, use .024" spring steel, 2 picks on the design, selecting a finish to smooth any edges, with laser cutting, cost for each set of 2, if 100 sets are ordered, is 1.03 per set... Not too bad... if only one pick is on the design, it is .82 per pick... so with 2 on the design... it would only cost about .52 cents per pick... perhaps we could get "Lockpicking101.com" on the handle too....

by **porkchop** » 18 Jul 2004 16:33

Oh that would be hot!

/me wants lockpicking101.com picks!!

I forgot whose sig has that banner for lp101, which is an animated pic of a pick lifting up some of the letters - that would be sweet. (not animated of course) - I would be willing to design a lp101 logo to put on the pics, if anyone is interested.

by **WhiteHat** » 18 Jul 2004 22:32

Romstar wrote:
Z3R0 wrote:correction to "thats a EXELLENT idea:idea:!!!!! "

it should be: thats an EXELLENT idea !!!!!

Did you mean: "Thats an EXCELLENT idea !!!!!

Sorry, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do a little razzing.

"That's" is spelled with an apostrophe

sounds like a great idea! you can order custom made tools... awesome.

by **Romstar** » 19 Jul 2004 0:21

Well, you could always order custom made tools from me. :lol:

I'ver been making them to order for ages.

Romstar

by **Z3R0** » 19 Jul 2004 6:26

are your prices the same as theirs?
(u get more for less ? like 100 for 1.08)lol

by **Guitar_J** » 19 Jul 2004 10:48

Romstar... I didn't know you did that! I'd read you saying things about making picks, but I thought that was just for local friends and such... thats cool... I'll keep it in mind...

by **macaba** » 19 Jul 2004 15:00

I'm currently downloading the software, and i'll be designing some picks. I'm sure the old lp101ers will know about my previous CAD work.

I will be of course posting the file for everybody to use (if the program will let me).

by **macaba** » 19 Jul 2004 16:06

Heres my first quick throw out, which i got by using vectoring so some of the lines are not totally straight.

Problem- thicknesses in lateral plane is 1.2mm min with 0.8mm carbon steel thickness, so throws up error. If you don't have any idea what i mean, look for yourself.
Answer- Fix the problem yourself! I'm going to sleep!

So if you want the file, PM me with your email, and i'll send it. I'll probably be mass emailing, so make sure you give me an email address you dont mind others knowing.

by **Romstar** » 19 Jul 2004 16:58

Guitar_J wrote:Romstar... I didn't know you did that! I'd read you saying things about making picks, but I thought that was just for local friends and such... thats cool... I'll keep it in mind...

Oh yeah, I've gotten some strange requests over the last several months.
If you've ever seen the HPC double ended professional picks, I got a request for duplicates of those picks, only with gold handles. I don't mean brass, and I don't mean gold plate. I mean 14K gold handles. Special engraving on one side. :shock:

Since I am still having some supply problems with the rivets, I have been putting off that request for a while. I have quite a long time to finish the order though, so I should be fine.

Let me tell you though, the customer is paying for the handle blanks and engraving up front on an order like this. I'm certainly not going to get stuck with a load of gold blanks I can't use. :lol:

Romstar

by **macaba** » 20 Jul 2004 1:47

Ok......does that seem normal to anybody? :lol:

Hey Romstar, when you become the next falle-safe, remember your buddies at lp101! :lol:

by **WhiteHat** » 20 Jul 2004 1:54

I think that it starts a whole new security industry category: Stylish Non-Destructive Entry.

by **Luke** » 20 Jul 2004 3:04

I would take a 14 carat gold handle, how much are the handles?

by **Romstar** » 20 Jul 2004 6:29

I'm still waiting on a quote for the cost of the handle blanks, so I haven't got the cost of them yet.

The reason why these were asked for is because they are for the guy's father. The father is a locksmith of many years, and they are a cross between a birthday present and an aniversary gift.

They had to be pefectly functional, and still be something presentable.

I like that idea though, "stylish non-destructive entry". I like the sound of that.

Romstar

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