My Pick Making Process - LARGE images
2. Sketch design onto blank in permanent (my ass) marker.
3. Turn on the Beast.
4. Rough out the shape, and watch permanent marker lines disappear.
5. Refine and deburr edges.
6. Size compared to a SouthOrd.
7. Shaft size comparison highlighted.
8. Shape and sand. 80, 150, 220, 280, 320, 400, 800.
9. Polish. Polski!
10. Drill holes.
11. Pick a wood.
12. Cut the wood.
13. Epoxy the wood to the pick tang. Wait.
14. Make sure things didn't explode or catch on fire over night!
15. Turn 'wood' into handle.
16. Hand hammer rivets, don't break handle.
16. Get the sand paper... again.
17. Get high... on laquer.
18. Marvel at your hours of work. Wait for 3 year old to tell you "Hey, that's a nice pick, dad!"