squelchtone wrote:I noticed too many people who are new to this and interested in picking are flat out some of the cheapest people I've ever encountered.
Everyone wants a full pickset for $5, and those who want to make their own pick sets would rather spend 100 man hours with a hand file rather than pony up $35 dollars for something like this http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-grin ... 43533.html
Also, if you can afford high speed internet to ask questions here about how to make picks on the cheap, you can afford to either just buy a basic Southord set already, or go to Harbor Freight and spend some cash on some tools.
/rant
Squelchtone
Amen, brother. I've noticed the same thing.
I have nothing against using hand tools vs power tools, or saving a buck or two when possible, but it's gotta be kept in perspective.