Simple, effective snap tool

[txherper]

I had a set of snap tools that looked like the letter P with the bottom of the loop wrapped around the upright. The lower part of the P was filed flat. Was far faster to use than the snap guns as the tension was so easy to change by how far down the loop was pressed before it was released and allowed to snap back. Anybody know where to buy these things anymore? I know I could get some spring steel and make my own, but I'm getting lazy in my old age.

If my description is inadequate, I can upload a drawing.

[ToolyMcgee]

Like the ones posted in this thread
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=12395

[Archive555]

That's why I love these forums, such a fast reply.
His answer was posted just 5 minutes after the question.

Bravo Tooly, Bravo.

[ToolyMcgee]

That's why I love these forums, such a fast reply.
His answer was posted just 5 minutes after the question.

Bravo Tooly, Bravo.

What can I say, I have no life. A rare thank you, albeit not from the original poster I accept with much gratitude. You made my day.

txherper- in case you were still wondering about the snapper I would make you one, but you would be better off using your money to buy some kind of electric screwdriver, scissors, toothbrush and make something a little more functional. It would probably be cheaper.

[txherper]

Thanks, yes that looks very much like the commercial tool I had. I find the electric tools more like fast rakers, this kind of snap tool was great for locks with tight tolerances and light springs like Corbin. I made a tool from electric scissors 35 years ago and have tried a variety of similar tools but really haven't had much luck with them.

Do you have similar posting for your favorite electric hack?

Unbelievable that you replied in 5 minutes. Thought I'd post a little later, maybe you do sleep at night.

[ToolyMcgee]

Very observant. Generally I don't sleep at night. I try to do without as much as possible. It's so much cooler in the garage when the sun isn't turning it into an oven.

The snappers aren't that hard to make. I don't have much use for them, but they are neat. It's funny you should ask me about an electric hack the day I make one. I havn't had a chance to try it out, but
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=31252
this is the guide I used to make it with a few minor differences. At 8 bucks clearance I couldn't pass it up. There is another sticky for a Bosch electric scissor version here
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10355
and some other variations in the automatic/mechanical lockpick forum which you can look up easily if you choose.

Hope this helps you out.

[Havoc]

Whoa, I've never seen that before! Pretty slick tool! I don't need one, but I'm going to go make one anyways!

Right after I check to see if that tutorial is sticked or in need of a bump. It`s just too awesome not to!