Switch positions on HPC Electropick

by **Peaky** » 16 Mar 2005 7:15

Its my understanding that you may not notice much movement change in a new pick gun when the thumb turn is changed, try putting your finger on the blade and then changing it, you should feel the change in the blade, if not, as romstar said its a faulty screw and i would send it back rather than pull it apart,

I think you would turn the pick upside down if you wanted a more severe movement or the batterys are running down.

by **cred** » 17 Mar 2005 5:10

hi,
been practicing with my pick doing well :lol:

but i have noticed all the bottom pins instead of being beveled at the end they are now flat,but dont care as long as the locks open.
just another thing will the pick needles from a manual pick gun be ok to put on the electric pick as i have broke both of my streight ones :cry:

thanx
ray :wink:

by **vector40** » 17 Mar 2005 6:02

I can't imagine there'd be a problem as long as they FIT... try it.

by **cred** » 17 Mar 2005 6:51

tryed it seems to work the same
:wink:

by **Peaky** » 17 Mar 2005 7:40

No problem using them if they fit, im supprised you have broken the 2 originals how the hell did you do that?

by **EvoRed** » 17 Mar 2005 8:30

I also broke two needle's in the early days, which is why I bought 10 spares from Aldridge at Â£1.15+VAT apiece... Haven't broke one since!

by **cred** » 17 Mar 2005 8:37

they must have broke due to trying different techniques

by **Peaky** » 17 Mar 2005 12:30

Sounds as if you (cred) and evo should talk, im sure he would sell you a few of his.

I didnt realise it was an issue to break the picks but i suppose everythings falible.

by **acl** » 17 Mar 2005 14:57

I havent seen a hpc gun for ages .What pick blades do they use i cant remember ? are they normal flat bit with a rounded cut out at the end?
Andy

by **vector40** » 17 Mar 2005 21:19

Yeah, straight and thin with a cut-out flare on one end.

by **acl** » 18 Mar 2005 2:38

Anyone tried making up one with a small diamond on the end.I have a different model which has normal flat blades with no cut out,tightend with 2 x alen screws, I buy double ended picks from Aldridge,cut in half and use the end wiyh the diamond this gives me a far greater success rate.
Andy

by **capt.dunc** » 18 Mar 2005 8:13

the screw adjuster on mine is quite sensitive, ie. a tiny turn creates a big difference from small bounce to big. but you get used to it, or make yourself a wrench to give yourself more control turning it. i like to use the angled needle but put it on upside down, then use the whole gun the other way up because i prefer to use my finger to activate the switch. each to their own. i'd thought of shaped tips but don't imagine they'll help because of the way the gun works, if someones finding otherwise please share.

by **Peaky** » 18 Mar 2005 11:32

To be honest i didnt think a formed end would work either as most of the time it is desired for all the pins to be moved at once, i know that isnt strictly true but i thought somthing like a dimond tip wouldnt work,

That said, if Andy says he does it this way then it obviously works,

Do you do each pin separatley then?

by **Peaky** » 18 Mar 2005 11:36

I meant to add that i like the idea of vibrating each pin individually, it suddenly makes an uncontrolled tool (i dont mean in the literal sense) in to a very controlable one, afterall you now have the facility to just tickle the odd pin that wont give on a normal attempt (maybe a high setting one in between 2 low ones)

by **acl** » 18 Mar 2005 18:09

Guys dont take my word for it.Dont just put your pick in and hold it there .Insert and gently bring it in and out of the lock as if youre raking the pins.With a small diamond works a treat.Honestly try it!
Andy

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