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by LocksmithArmy » 24 Mar 2010 19:34
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.
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by E1001 » 6 Apr 2010 21:44
When you get your proper tools, I'd like to see how they look then too.
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by LocksmithArmy » 11 Apr 2010 14:18
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
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by nataz » 11 Apr 2010 17:57
Nice man, what did you use for the pick material and handles?
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by LocksmithArmy » 11 Apr 2010 20:33
feeler gauge... and heat shrink tubes nothin special but it gets the job done
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by femurat » 12 Apr 2010 5:29
I can clearly see the difference from your previous set. Great step. Cheers 
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by criminalhate » 13 Apr 2010 23:09
Looking good.
One tip though, Lots of fine grit (600+) sandpaper and polish till they shine =)
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by unlisted » 13 Apr 2010 23:17
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.
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by E1001 » 13 Apr 2010 23:18
unlisted wrote: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?
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by E1001 » 13 Apr 2010 23:25
Ah cool. I remember looking at Home Depot once, and I couldn't find any of the super high grit stuff.
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by nostromo » 14 Apr 2010 0:01
Auto body suppliers sell a good variety of grit sizes and substrates. Harbor Freight has a decent selection, too.
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by LocksmithArmy » 14 Apr 2010 19:00
that is 320 grit. I have much more sandpaper but havnt bothered really polishing till I make somthing worth polishing
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