woo first succesful attempt

[LocksmithArmy]

tried to copy my favorite ln21 pick... and I acctually got pretty close without destroying it.

keep in mind that I only have 2 tiny files... and only 3 inches of material... and NO SANDPAPER
im still waiting on my good tools...
but while I wait Im waiting, I may aswell practice.

[E1001]

When you get your proper tools, I'd like to see how they look then too.

[LocksmithArmy]

her ya go... this is my first pick on a grinder... (the hook) and its also my first set ive made. usually i just make a pick here and there

not the best camera for these kind of pictures but here it is
a hook
slimine hook
and a lifter... thats awfully thin
it seems the more picks i make the thinner they get lol

[nataz]

Nice man, what did you use for the pick material and handles?

[LocksmithArmy]

feeler gauge... and heat shrink tubes
nothin special but it gets the job done

[femurat]

I can clearly see the difference from your previous set. Great step.

Cheers

[criminalhate]

Looking good.

One tip though, Lots of fine grit (600+) sandpaper and polish till they shine =)

[unlisted]

Pfft, don't stop at 600 grit, if you want a mirror reflection, goto 1000, and 1500 grit. If your crazy (and can find it) goto 2000 grit and wet sand it.

[E1001]

Pfft, don't stop at 600 grit, if you want a mirror reflection, goto 1000, and 1500 grit. If your crazy (and can find it) goto 2000 grit and wet sand it.

where do you find that kind of sandpaper?

[unlisted]

Pretty much anywhere that deals with sandpaper (mostly automotive stores will have the higher grit) I recommend checking online for cheap pricing like ebay, amazon, etc. (and expect to spend lots of time polishing it, it will take a while with finer grit.. and make sure you "work up" to the finer grit, don't start off with a 1500 grit, start around 500, etc. )

http://www.amazon.com/DURA-GOLD-1500-Gr ... B001AVEMVG
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-2000-Gri ... B0024JCTJU

[E1001]

Pretty much anywhere that deals with sandpaper (mostly automotive stores will have the higher grit) I recommend checking online for cheap pricing like ebay, amazon, etc. (and expect to spend lots of time polishing it, it will take a while with finer grit.. and make sure you "work up" to the finer grit, don't start off with a 1500 grit, start around 500, etc. )

http://www.amazon.com/DURA-GOLD-1500-Gr ... B001AVEMVG
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-2000-Gri ... B0024JCTJU

Ah cool. I remember looking at Home Depot once, and I couldn't find any of the super high grit stuff.

[nostromo]

Auto body suppliers sell a good variety of grit sizes and substrates. Harbor Freight has a decent selection, too.

[LocksmithArmy]

that is 320 grit. I have much more sandpaper but havnt bothered really polishing till I make somthing worth polishing