My first pick (thanks pyro)

by **Addi** » 19 Apr 2005 14:38

Righto, this is it, i went into the garage, trying to remember everything that i saw in pyros video.

http://www.bankofchina.de/gallery/pics/gast/98137.jpg

Did i do anything wrong? could i improve anythiing?

Post your picks also

Addi

by **Kaellman** » 19 Apr 2005 15:15

Nice job! A decent looking deephook. The pick itself has an hook-angle and a handle i dont usually prefer. For deep hooks i use the falle-type deep hook bend and handle design to fit my grip. However, you didnt do anything wrong as far as i can see. After all, the pick was made by and for you, not me

Keep on doing what you'v just done and craft as many picks as u possibly can! Find, try out and evolve new templates from the board. Read the threads on pick hardening aswell, alot of healthy info there.

Good luck and have fun!

PS. Always nice with new pic(k)s, so pls post em as you progress!

by **Addi** » 19 Apr 2005 15:29

will do !
Thanks for the moral boost ^^

Where would i have to look for the pick hardening threads? also in this Lockpicks - Manual forum?....on second thoughts i'll just look myself.

Other people should also post :twisted:

by **master in training** » 19 Apr 2005 15:40

nice pick!

how did you make it, did you use a grinder, or a dremel or?...

i've only got files, they're not bad but your pick far exceeds anything i've ever managed to make!

it has a rellly nice smooth shape to it, you should be proud of yourself, but not too long! either use it on some locks or get back to the garage and make the rest of the falle-safe set, i know digital_blue made a evry nice set not too long ago.

as for the pick hardening threads, search for things such as tempering, pick hardening/strengthening, heat treating, etc. the original post was by Dry132, have a look for it

if you havent heat treated your picks yet, i'd advise doing it before using them, otherwise they may snap and spoil all your hard work!

i hope this helps!

~ Master in Training ~

by **Addi** » 19 Apr 2005 16:18

I used a grinder like pyro does.. and then later a dremel with a sandpaper addon to grind off the paint.

I kinda understand that with the tempering, its just i dont know how hot i have to heat the metal. Its from something like 1945....did they have carbon steel at that time?

by **master in training** » 19 Apr 2005 16:25

http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=6699

whats from 1945, the hacksaw blade or the guide? if its the blade it got some good use and did well to stay sharp that long! :lol:

it says in the guide in that link something like heating the metal until it glows cherry red if i remember rightly, i may be wrong though of course, the best thing to do is read it and find out!

by **Addi** » 19 Apr 2005 16:57

the hacksaw :oops:

But in the video, pyro says at the end that you shouldnt temper the actuel picks or else theyll become to brittle...

by **master in training** » 19 Apr 2005 17:02

i cant remember the actual process and stuff, but i know in the guide i posted it involves making the pick very brittle then strengthening it again so its really strong.

if you did as pyro said and kept the pick cool and kept dipping it in water, it should be fine, so you wont neesd to worry about the heat treating process anyway.

by **digital_blue** » 19 Apr 2005 17:48

As long as you quench as you grind, you do not need to temper the picks in any way when using hacksaw blades.

As for your actaul pick, nice job! You'll probably want to round out the handle end or those corners might get bothersome as you pick, but for a first attempt, it looks good. For a 15th attempt it looks god for that matter.

db

by **omelet** » 19 Apr 2005 21:03

The pick looks nice, now see if it works

To me the end looks extremely pointy, which will give you very accurate feedback from the lock, though might be a pain to move in and out or might get caught between some locks' pins.

As for other people's picks, you should just try to search to find them. I also made a compilation post of pictures called homebrew hall of fame

by **raimundo** » 20 Apr 2005 9:07

your pick looks thin, this is a specialized pick that you will find very useful on tight keyways when you have the very fine feel that you will also develope using it. You should definately make a stronger pick rather than use this one all the time. That is so that it does not become over forced and bent or broken. Nevertheless, it looks like a very nice pick that will serve well on difficult locks when you have developed the 'feel' but you should not use it with force.

by **lockpickingnewb** » 21 Apr 2005 7:52

Your pick looks to be of great quality, but the actually hook looks too long. This is just my opinion, though, and if it works for you, then it's great. The only other thing is that you might want to round the edges off of the handle to avoid getting cut.

by **Addi** » 22 Apr 2005 8:55

the picks been scaled...still trying to work out how to stop that. Anyway, just for infos there are no edges where i can get cut :twisted:

Its weekend now, i think i'll have a go at a rake...

by **digital_blue** » 22 Apr 2005 9:02

Addi wrote:Its weekend now, i think i'll have a go at a rake...

I think you should do it leaf-by-leaf. There's more skill in that.

db

by **Addi** » 22 Apr 2005 9:07

wotcha mean with "leaf by leaf"?

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