Anodized Pick

[cowbite]

Well here it is.
In the first pic it's a bit dirty...I missed that before I snapped it....oh well.

[Warder]

It's got the trademark 'bulb' shape on the pick end. It looks inviting, I'd love to try it! Bravo and let us know how it performs.

[cowbite]

It's got the trademark 'bulb' shape on the pick end. It looks inviting, I'd love to try it! Bravo and let us know how it performs.

It's the same pick...just colored

[LocksmithArmy]

so when can we expect these to be in sets for sale
nice work, one day I hope to make picks like these, the anodizing process escapes me for now... but one day

[cowbite]

so when can we expect these to be in sets for sale

Provided I get the anodizing down to an "it always works fine" stage, within a week, I would say. If anyone is interested, let me know what you think you want, and I can start on the pick blades and handles. for instance, if I have 3 people that all want shorthooks, offset diamonds and bogotas, I know to make 3 of each and can prepare for it.

If you request a set or a pick please be sure you really want it. When the time comes I'll tell you when I'm going to start your set so you can get payment ready.
I will quote you a price in PM as I haven't thought about it much so far.


Cow

[jruther2]

Looks fantastic cow! Keep up the good work!

[the lockpickkid]

I noticed one thing that I wondered about, I know it's a sample pick, I like the color and the handle, it looks nice, but the screws in the handle, are they flush? They look like they stick out of the handle.

[LocksmithArmy]

Alrighty...
After cutting my teeth on the previous version of the screwed together laminated pick, I got to apply what I learned and do it better.
This one went together easier and faster in spite of the slightly more complicated shape. Not to mention that the finish on it is miles better. It's silky!

Oh yeah, I opted against sanding down the lugs on the screws. They only protrude out slightly and I really like them like this.

they do stick out bro

[ChicoSlim803]

great job they look great

[usmcboltaction]

Ok, I do not mean this in a bad way at all, but I do not get the whole reason to have pretty picks. Are these comfortable to use? I still can't beat my Peterson rubber handles.

I do admire your craftsmanship and applaud your hard work.

[elbowmacaroni]

If I soldered a pick to the positive tip of a AA cell would that be an anodized pick?

[cowbite]

Ok, I do not mean this in a bad way at all, but I do not get the whole reason to have pretty picks. Are these comfortable to use? .

I can't speak for everyone but, for myself, I've experienced enough ugly picks. I've done the hacksaw blade bootleg, I've done the picks that I find in the bottom of a box and go "what the hell was I thinking?" and I've bought factory picks. Unique picks are easy to come by. Go grind something out on a wheel and pick something with it. What most of us don't have are picks that are unique *and* attractive.
If they're attractive, then many of us post them on here to share. Even if they aren't attractive but purely utilitarian, they are worth posting.
Anyone can go buy a set of Peterson's provided they have enough cash. *I* want a set of Petersons. But what I don't have, is $100+ to blow all at once on them. Even if I did have a set of Petersons I would still want (and still do want) one of Ratyoke's picks because nothing you can buy from a store is as nice and tasty and delicious.
Lock picking/smithing/sport is inherently a collectors activity - at least for most of us. Most of us can't get enough locks, or picks or pick cases, or bypass tools, etc.
One thing worth mentioning now that I'm on a roll is that any pick I make is 100% usable and functional. I've made pics that were pretty but uncomfortable but wouldn't ever sell one.

Ok I'm done

Cow

[lockpickingmick]

fan bloody tastic you the man hows your thumb best regards l p m

[ratyoke]

Ok, I do not mean this in a bad way at all, but I do not get the whole reason to have pretty picks. Are these comfortable to use?

I love pretty tools. I should post photos of the jeweler's hammers I have made. I work with tools every day so love having unique, quality tools.