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First set of picks good?

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.

First set of picks good?

Postby Fah_Cue » 10 Sep 2005 19:28

hi i know theres been sooooo many of these types of posts but this will b my first set IF i order them wat are ur thoughts

http://www.lockpickshop.com/p-MPXS-14.html
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Postby SFGOON » 10 Sep 2005 19:32

Yes
"Reverse the obvious and the truth will present itself." - Carl Jung
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Postby Fah_Cue » 10 Sep 2005 19:33

thanx for the quick reply
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Postby treboR » 10 Sep 2005 21:40

That set is nearly identical to mine.
I have had alot of success with it.
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Postby Minion » 10 Sep 2005 22:17

That's the same set as the one that I first got, but mine is just regular, without the extra pieces of handle.
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Postby jimbojkl » 10 Sep 2005 23:54

Isn't it true that you will probably only use like a couple picks out of the whole set?
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Postby treboR » 11 Sep 2005 0:59

jimbojkl wrote:Isn't it true that you will probably only use like a couple picks out of the whole set?


I have used my small half diamond, small hook, single ball, double ball, snake rake, sawtooth rake, and every tension wrench. I also use a homemade micro half diamond, modified matador rake, and homemade tension wrenches.
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Postby SFGOON » 11 Sep 2005 1:01

You'll find that some picks agree with you and others don't. It's a matter of personal preference, don't be afraid to explore at first.
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Postby vector40 » 11 Sep 2005 2:01

jimbojkl wrote:Isn't it true that you will probably only use like a couple picks out of the whole set?


Most people find their preferences tend toward a few only. Even then, they usually still use the others on occasion, and anyway, you're not going to know WHICH picks you prefer without trying them all.
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Postby Fah_Cue » 11 Sep 2005 2:15

thanks guys and yer i chose that 1 because it has a verity of piks i cna chose from and c which ones i like better
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Postby Fah_Cue » 11 Sep 2005 2:18

and how do u get a picture for your posts
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Postby Fah_Cue » 17 Sep 2005 4:10

its ok i found out
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Postby ThE_MasteR » 17 Sep 2005 13:20

I have the smaller version of those and they are great ! I suggest these to anyone.

The only thing that sucks a bit is that they tend to bend after a while, but if you are gentle with them, they shouldn't bend.
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