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Snor

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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:33 am

HPC "Superior" set

I ordered a "superior" set from http://www.lockpicks.com here is the link: http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=554

When I opened the package I was disappointed to find that none of the hooks where handled. I can see in the picture one handled hook so I kind of expected to get at least one with the set. So my question is if anyone else have this set and if they got handled hooks with their sets. Btw, I sent them a e-mail about it and is waiting for a response.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:10 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Snor wrote:I ordered a "superior" set from http://www.lockpicks.com here is the link: http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=554

When I opened the package I was disappointed to find that none of the hooks where handled. I can see in the picture one handled hook so I kind of expected to get at least one with the set. So my question is if anyone else have this set and if they got handled hooks with their sets. Btw, I sent them a e-mail about it and is waiting for a response.


I bought this kit a year ago: http://www.lockpickersmall.com//products.php?pid=157&detail=true&PHPSESSID=4d186d552c03bf12b1b2d8d32e626777and as you can see by the pictures, only four picks came with the metal riveted handles.

I suspect the only set that HPC makes in which all picks have riveted handles is this one: http://www.lockpickersmall.com//products.php?pid=133&detail=true

Maybe someone else that has a better grasp of the HPC product line can better answer your question. For now, it looks like it's time for the heatshrink - since shipping this back and forth from the US will kill your pocketbook!
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:59 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

HallisChalmers wrote:I bought this kit a year ago: http://www.lockpickersmall.com//products.php?pid=157&detail=true&PHPSESSID=4d186d552c03bf12b1b2d8d32e626777and as you can see by the pictures, only four picks came with the metal riveted handles.

I suspect the only set that HPC makes in which all picks have riveted handles is this one: http://www.lockpickersmall.com//products.php?pid=133&detail=true

Maybe someone else that has a better grasp of the HPC product line can better answer your question. For now, it looks like it's time for the heatshrink - since shipping this back and forth from the US will kill your pocketbook!
Thanks Hallis. Btw, does heatshrink affect the feedback I will get from the picks? I have never tried using it before.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:16 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Heat shrink doesn't affect the feedback on the picks that I have put it on. Especially on picks w/o handles - the heat shrink is easier on the fingertips. The tip of my ring finger on my right hand tends to get a callous built up on it - and I found that the heatshrink helps soften the edge of the pick a bit.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:38 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

well I ordered an hpc set fromhttp://www.jmlock.com and in the picture a variety of different pick but it came with like 4.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:21 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

HallisChalmers wrote:Heat shrink doesn't affect the feedback on the picks that I have put it on. Especially on picks w/o handles - the heat shrink is easier on the fingertips. The tip of my ring finger on my right hand tends to get a callous built up on it - and I found that the heatshrink helps soften the edge of the pick a bit.

Where should I look to get some heatshrink? The hardware store?
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:27 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Snor wrote:
HallisChalmers wrote:Heat shrink doesn't affect the feedback on the picks that I have put it on. Especially on picks w/o handles - the heat shrink is easier on the fingertips. The tip of my ring finger on my right hand tends to get a callous built up on it - and I found that the heatshrink helps soften the edge of the pick a bit.

Where should I look to get some heatshrink? The hardware store?


A general hardware or one specializing in electric/electronics should have heat shrink. Or so says my dad. He loves the stuff.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:29 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

I asked Frantic about this and he said various people on ebay. There is loads to choose from there.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:01 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

look ,if you do this you get a MUCH better tool.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=aByn0KGE-ek

use 2-part epoxy resin, and dual-layer heatshrink with the hot glue built in.
and an electronics/electricians' supply store is the place to find shrink wrap.

hope that helps.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:04 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Ok, I will get my ass down to the hardware store tomorow.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:05 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Snor wrote:Ok, I will get my ass down to the hardware store tomorow.
you better ;)
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:14 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

awol70 wrote:look ,if you do this you get a MUCH better tool.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=aByn0KGE-ek

use 2-part epoxy resin, and dual-layer heatshrink with the hot glue built in.
and an electronics/electricians' supply store is the place to find shrink wrap.

hope that helps.

oh, I was going to check up on that video before I start to mess around too much. 2 part epoxy what? Sorry for not really getting that, english is not my first language.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:51 pm

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Two part epoxy is a a type of glue that uses two different catalysts. You mix equal portions of the two separate catalysts on a scrap of cardboard with a toothpick, matchstick, etc.

Stir and mix the two catalysts (resins) and they will formulate a glue that is extremely hard - and will bond the two pieces of metal. Depending on the type of epoxy and how quick it dries, you generally have a 30 minute working time before it sets.

Hard. Real hard.

Go to a hardware store and tell them you need an epoxy that will work on metal. Don't get the epoxy on your fingers - or they'll stick together and they'll have to saw them off with a hacksaw. If they do, keep the blade. You can make some picks out of the steel.
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Post Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:04 am

Re: HPC "Superior" set

Thanks for clearing that up Hallis.
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