Snap Picks

[PYRO1234321]

Haven't posted in a long time, thats what happens when you get a new job and ladyfriend all at the same time... But I always try to keep up to date on the posts in my spare time.

I finally made a Snap gun that worked well. After making dozens of these with little success compared to manual picking, i've summerized the key points that i think lead to making a decent tool. There is also the distinct possibility that afer making so many, i just recently learned the proper feel for these tools. None of these ideas are mine, but hopefully the extra detail will help others who want the help a piece of wiper blade to "be all it can be"

Since Images speak louder than words, i decided to illustrate rather than babble.

[toomush2drink]

Superb tool and pictures which should clear up all the questions on these.

[aldi locks]

Thats a superb looking tool


How long did it take you to make that ?

[HeadHunterCEO]

perfect

you could package those and use the graphics to sell that device

[PYRO1234321]

Thats a superb looking tool


How long did it take you to make that ?

The bending takes 1-2 min, while adding the pick tip adds a min and the sanding takes 30 seconds (for the first model <5min). While out for a pint and a game of pool tonight, a few simple modifications came to mind that greatly increase the ability of the tool. Here is an updated "super-snapper" with a handle. It is unfinished with no added bells and whistles. The added handle takes a little force away from the momentum transfer, but is still effective. This is the reason for the tape rather than a hard mount. Slight movement in the tape joint allows for better transfer.




Cheers

[BrownLeopard]

Now thats a nice snapgun! Sure beats my old coathanger jobby that is more likely to pop the cap off than work correctly.

[raimundo]

I have never successfully used a pick gun, the only ones I ever tried were the one with the stamped metal handle. but I saw Deniro use on in that movie "midnight run" on cable last weekend, and after reading this post, I am going to make one and see if I can figure out how to get the tension to come in at the right time. That wiper blade thing is a beaut. I will of course modify for smaller size possibly for use against american padlocks with their back tensor and serrated pins.

[toomush2drink]

Lets just hope this doesnt end up getting sold on ebay like your video pyro.

[silent]

just killed a windsheild wiper blade and my knuckle. How did you make that circular bend, the metal just wont stay that tightly wound?

-silent

[PYRO1234321]

just killed a windsheild wiper blade and my knuckle. How did you make that circular bend, the metal just wont stay that tightly wound?

-silent

I simply wound it around a copper pipe scrap with my hands (this was the frst step before anything else). start with a length for the main arm (keyway shaft section) pointing towards you and pinch it to the pipe or dowel or whatever with your thumb where you want the spring to begin (i use my right thumb since i hold the pipe/dowel with that hand as well. work close to an end of the pipe or dowel for better hand access. Then grab the longer section (left hand) and wrap it down and around, using your thumb to hold and form the metal as is goes around for the first time. The sping will always expand larger than what you wrap it around. just remember to make an angle of 90-100 degrees between the unsprung lenghts before you start the additional bending.

This is why i like pictures and videos, my text description abilities are not that great but i hope this answers your question or helps you out a bit.

Cheers

[silent]

hmmm I just have a springy piece of steel then.

[missdreamqueenjenny]

What do you mean by the tension tool to go with the picker?

[digital_blue]

What do you mean by the tension tool to go with the picker?

Hi jenny. You're going to want to read the MIT Guide to Lockpicking. You'll find it by searching this site. Good luck!

db

[Geek142]

Hey

Pyro thanks for those posts, they made me realise i was using the snap gun completely wrong

Thanks

[MeRZHiN]

this could come in VERY handy, pyro, i owe you antoher one i made my very first picks using your video and now i'll make my very first snapper using your instuctions