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Lock pick cases

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

Lock pick cases

Postby mungeous » 7 Sep 2016 17:19

Has anyone got a top tip for a supplier of cheap cases?
I've been looking at pen cases, crochet rolls, tool rolls, dart cases...but not found anything that really floats my boat.

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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby GWiens2001 » 7 Sep 2016 18:00

mungeous wrote:Has anyone got a top tip for a supplier of cheap cases?
I've been looking at pen cases, crochet rolls, tool rolls, dart cases...but not found anything that really floats my boat.

Mung


I used to use a makeup brush case. Remove the brushes, and there are places to hold your picks in orderly fashion. Cheap, too!

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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby Robotnik » 7 Sep 2016 18:48

Knitting needle cases work as well.
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby GWiens2001 » 7 Sep 2016 19:02

Robotnik wrote:Knitting needle cases work as well.


And would give more clearance for longer picks. Never thought of them!

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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby mseifert » 7 Sep 2016 19:56

My first case was Make Up Brush case.. Worked well until I got more picks
When I finally leave this world.. Will someone please tell my wife what I have REALLY spent on locks ...
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby C locked » 7 Sep 2016 21:52

Roll your own

My small pocket set
Is in an old 2aa torch pouch

And my not currently used/broken/ excess to needs is in a pencil case

The case im currently using for onsite work is a custom altered
3 pouch toiletries bag
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby ltdbjd » 7 Sep 2016 23:39

Timing is good for this post, I'm looking to expand my set.

I keep my picks in a roll-up tool case from Fixit Tools, though I don't recall where I picked it up from. Might have been Harbor Freight, but I'm not positive.

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I keep that case, and my other entry stuff in a toiletry case I got from Walmart.

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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby Kheops » 8 Sep 2016 5:47

I have a back-up kit. A small kit with just a few picks and a few tension tools, that I can bring wherever, just in case. My case for this kit is extremely simple, a tube of M&M minis.... It's the perfect size. It's just a little longer than my picks, and wide enough to store a dozen picks, with 4-5 tension tools... and best of all, if it breaks I get to eat some M&Ms to get another case.
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby mungeous » 8 Sep 2016 16:01

Thanks all, I have some places to start looking.
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby mseifert » 8 Sep 2016 18:41

If you have any sewing/leather skills you could stitch your own together
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby smokingman » 9 Sep 2016 1:00

I like these tool rolls,there is a flap at the top to prevent lost tools.

https://www.amazon.com/US-PeaceKeeper-S ... +tool+roll



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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby Daltonj21 » 10 Sep 2016 0:25

Sparrows has really cheap cases anf they're pretty good quality. I have the vorax then the competitor. The vorax has a ton of room and the competitor is thinnner , it also doubles as a pick stand.
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby mseifert » 10 Sep 2016 9:16

My advice would be to start of with a small case .. What you are probably going to find is that you will not need a bunch of picks.. I probably only use maybe a total of 5 picks and 2-3 tensions wrenches on the normal ..

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http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/c-2.htm

This is the one I have and I end up not even touching the picks I have behind the flaps..
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby mungeous » 11 Sep 2016 13:43

mseifert wrote:My advice would be to start of with a small case .. What you are probably going to find is that you will not need a bunch of picks.. I probably only use maybe a total of 5 picks and 2-3 tensions wrenches on the normal ..

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http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/c-2.htm

This is the one I have and I end up not even touching the picks I have behind the flaps..


I do like the sparrows cases but the tightwad in me wants to go cheaper.
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Re: Lock pick cases

Postby mungeous » 11 Sep 2016 13:46

smokingman wrote:I like these tool rolls,there is a flap at the top to prevent lost tools.

https://www.amazon.com/US-PeaceKeeper-S ... +tool+roll



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The would be just the job, if it was available in the UK. I've stumped up for this, we'll see how it goes...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01BY42L02/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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