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here's some of my stuff (mixed in with some other tools).

homebrew short hook (wiperblade insert) with wooden handle:

not polished yet..

closeup of above:
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/homebrew_short_hook_wooden_close.jpg

some of my own work and some sparrows:
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/kit_mixed.jpg

all mine:
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/var_homebrews.jpg

what I always carry (same as above in case):
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/kit_in_case.jpg

wire handles on sparrows hooks:
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/wire_handles.jpg

what i use: always the homebrew shorthook (the one with rubber handle) and a tw. just cannot remove thoose rakes from my carrying kit, might come in handy

great homebrew collection.....well impresed

newest homebrew, short hook.
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/over.jpg
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/over2.jpg
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/close_1.jpg

needs some more work.. shortened, slimmed and a little more ergonomic. posting updates a.s.a.p.

Looks nice! Damn fine polish. What did you make the pick from?

thanks! I found a very small, sturdy, stainless steel knife. I saw the pick-potential instantly. Experimenting with this one, if it turns out ok I'll make me a set.

this is now really good to pick with. it still needs some finer grade sandpaper and a redo of the rubber parts. it works really well! if i might say myself the pick could turn out beutiful. feedback is really good. Good steel, no flex.
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/sh_proto1.jpg
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/sh_proto2.jpg
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/sh_proto3.jpg

Lookin great funkysod!!!



Ed

I'll be honest, I really like the idea of a round steel handle with some bands for grip. Very ingenious! Keep up the good work!

thank you, much appreciated.

finished for now. sanded up to 1200, I'll keep it that way, I really like the slightly matte finish. Not to sure about the grip, it's more functional than my original idea but.. hm.. let's see. it's real nice to pick with.



more pics here:
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/keep1.JPG
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/keep3.JPG
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/keep4.JPG
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/keep5.JPG

hope you enjoy it!

edit: changed most of the pictures to url:s to speed up things a bit.

made another one today. similar to the old one, slightly different angle and tip.
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/new_sh1.jpg
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/new_sh2.jpg

Won't your wife get irritated when all the butter knives go missing?

yeah, if I i take another one, the one after that will be fitted nicely between my shoulderblades. she is not to be messed with so I won't be doing anymore picks..

naah, bought them all new .

Another one made. A snake rake for my homebrew kit.




Larger, better, images:
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/snake_close.jpg
http://bobbynet.strangled.net/pics/picking/snake_overview.jpg

Latest homebrews. PVC-clay handles.