dont know where to get picks

[xcravaxx]

hi i live in malaysia and i cant find myself a good pick. apparently southord does not ship picks to malaysia. any suggestions on where to find a pick like the $1.65 ones in southord?

[Abbe]

You could try one of the vendors that support this site:

http://www.lockpickshop.com/

I've ordered 3 times from them and they were fast and reliable

[raimundo]

some of our members just make thier own. after making a few, you get good at it.

[xcravaxx]

some of our members just make thier own. after making a few, you get good at it.

any suggested materials? im currently using a makeshift paperclip lockpick, too bendy

[Squelchtone]

some of our members just make thier own. after making a few, you get good at it.

any suggested materials? im currently using a makeshift paperclip lockpick, too bendy

Please take a look at the "Lockpicks - Manual" sub forum: Lots of posts about how to make your own picks and the best materials: http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewforum.php?f=4

Also, read this Locksport International Guide: http://locksport.com/index.php/discover-lockpicking/l-i-guide/
(especially pages 15-18 how to make picks and wrenches)


Squelchtone

[xcravaxx]

hmm thx guyz, the info you gave me really did help out. im just wondering, do hairpin picks work?

[Squelchtone]

hmm thx guyz, the info you gave me really did help out. im just wondering, do hairpin picks work?

Yes, in the movies.

Put down the paper clips and bobby pins and safety pins, those are not good materials for pick making. Just buy a set or make your own picks out of windshield wiper inserts, hacksaw blades, or street sweeper bristles. Those are the best proven materials. Yes, sure you can pick some very basic locks like a cheap tool box or file cabinet with a paperclip or a hairpin, but the material is weak and not suitable for making good picks.

Squelchtone