Making lock picking tools

[philosophercs7310]

I recently had to force the ignition key lock cylinder on my sister's Plymouth Neon so she could get her key and the cylinder out, and then figure out what to do next. She had just started school, so this was a big problem. I'm on SSI Disability, she is unemployed and we both have to live together. Both of us are also mentally ill and really broke most of the time.
I really enjoy helping people out, especially the other tenants in the apartment complex we live in, a complex for the mentally ill.
I recently found out about locksporting and it has definitely peaked my interest....but I can't afford to go buy any picking tools, we have to save as much money as possible. I am however good with my hands and mechanically inclined.
I believe this sport wil be able to teach me things like patience and focus; while giving me a skill that is also very useful and helpful to myself and others(occasionally someone locks themselves out of their apartment, and most of the tenants here are happy for the help I give them).
What I need is as much information as I can get on making my own tools for the sport(more specifically a template for the various picks and tools and/or their dimensions), but I don't know where to best site would be for that. I only have my smart phone to use and data is pricey. If any of you guys out there can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Divinorum]

Collection of Templates
viewtopic.php?t=17326

Tutorial How To Make Pics
viewtopic.php?t=10398

[RedHoodJack]

Defiantly a good way to go. The material required is free or cheap and a greater knowledge of the locks develops when your making your own picks. You also learn a lot about metallurgy and gets your brain into problem solving mode, warning though it can be very addictive .

For most locks only a few picks are needed and the stock metal can be from so many sources e.g. windscreen wiper inserts, feeler gauges, nail files etc. A needle file set and patience are all thats needed, however a grinder and dremmel with a steel cut off wheel saves a lot of time.

Templates are available through google (google images "lockpick template") and with a bit of imagination and an inquisitive mind you can try your own designs.

Good luck.