Lock related presents

[dbart]

My Christmas gift was a grinder. Anxious to start experimenting with homemade picks.

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[GWiens2001]

Be careful about getting the pick metal too hot with that grinder. If it starts glowing, the temper is lost.

Personally, when using a grinder, keep a glass of water right next to the grinder. Every couple or three seconds, dip the metal into the water and continue grinding. My picks last much longer since I started doing that.

And do not forget to sand and polish your picks once you have made them. They will work much more smoothly and are kinder to your locks. You also get better feedback.

Keep us informed on your pick making!

Gordon

[dbart]

Thanks for the advice Gordon. I'll keep you guys posted!

[fgarci03]

@Daggers: Very nice BEST! Have you picked it?

@dbart: Wow, that's a wonderful present! Follow Gordon's advice and let us know how your picks come to life!

[LockManipulator]

@fgarci03: Not yet haha it's tough! I'm working up from 4 pins lol

[jeffmoss26]

Did you take pins out of the Best core? :O

[Oldfast]

dbart... nice new toy Great advice from Gordon that's sure to shorten
your learning curve. Lookin' forward to seeing some of your results!

Oldfast, whenever you say WHEN, I have a whole BOX of "presents" for you

Always look forward to workin' on some of your locks Jeff. Unfortunately the lock room is coming together
much slower than I had hoped. Mainly been getting shelving & cabinets built and installed. No lighting or
counter tops even yet, lol. But as soon as the 'death star' is fully operational.... I'll give ya ring

[escher7]

Be careful about getting the pick metal too hot with that grinder. If it starts glowing, the temper is lost.

Personally, when using a grinder, keep a glass of water right next to the grinder. Every couple or three seconds, dip the metal into the water and continue grinding. My picks last much longer since I started doing that.

And do not forget to sand and polish your picks once you have made them. They will work much more smoothly and are kinder to your locks. You also get better feedback.

Keep us informed on your pick making!

Gordon

The best way to keep from burning the steel is to hold the pick in your bare hand - you will definitely know when it's time to dip in water!

[80553]

I went on a x-mas lockshopping spree at AliExpress. Mostly padlocks to get hold off lock types i currently don't own, i e tubular, cross, crescent and even a WAFER padlock. They put any sort of lock in anything it seems and they get bonus point for their pricing/free shipping

[fgarci03]

Now...


This is rather late, but my actual present arrived today!









I'm SOOOOOO happy!

[Oldfast]

NICE

[MrAnybody]

Nicccccceeee! Want one!