I think I have a problem

[Ian_425]

Much like lock picking itself, pick making has become a whole new hobby for me. Some of you may have seen some of the picks I have posted on this forum, and I have made even more since. I have mostly been working in 0.025" and 0.015" steel to make the picks. I notice that every time I make a new one, they seem to get better. My technique just continues to become more and more "clean". I do a lot of hand filing and that alone is super rewarding when you see the finished product after spending all that time with files of various sizes and shapes. I usually spend quite a bit of time on each pick, once something becomes a little "off" my OCD kicks in and I have to work until it is correct.

Thanks for all of the suggestions and critiques on my picks, the feedback is very useful for me, and I always take everyone's pointers into consideration. This is a great community and I am glad to be a part of it. I spend a lot of time reading through old posts and things trying to find things I did not know before. When my wife sees me on my phone for longer than 5 or 10 minutes I frequently get the comment, "are you on that lock picking forum again?".

Thanks again everyone.

[femurat]

I know that feel... and I also know that "you're always on your phone" comment.

There's nothing bad in trying to make the pick as you want. Sometimes I try to keep track of how much time I put in a pick, but it's not easy. My point is, if I'm happy while I make it, it's ok. Even if I spend 10 hours making a single pick.

Cheers

[Silverado]

My interest in making my own picks has become increasingly stronger. I may have to give it a shot as soon as I can work some free time into my schedule.

Ian_425, the ones you've made look excellent, keep up the good work!

[Ian_425]

Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it. I have been enjoying learning more and getting better at making them.