Made a pick, is it an existing style? (Peterson for comparison)
Posted Jun 30, 2019, 4:45 PM UTC
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I put a pretty big dip which allows for some great leverage. I also made it shorter in an attempt to reduce bending and thus increase feedback.
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Can that clip fit into the keyway? May be kinda hard to get pins in the back
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Yes, all the way back to the 6 pin master LOTO padlock.
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How did you make The handle?
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3/8in brass rod from Menards, 6-32 tap, sandpaper, drill press, and set screw :)
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Ahhh yes, the Bosnian Bill treatment! It makes for a great pick handle, and yours looks great! I used stainless steel and gave it some flat sides for dimple picking. But I was going to make some traditional tips for it. Did you use wiper blade inserts? I’ve got some blanks from Peterson’s I was going to use, but I’m curious what others are doing.
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I purchased some sparrows picks and used a dremel to cut off the ends (so I could use them on the handles)
I the took one of the left over handles and made the pick above. I have made other picks out of wiper inserts but the lower quality of the steel was noticeable (bent much more easily when force was applied)
I tried stainless 1/2in rod but found it to be a pita to work with, so I switched to these smaller brass rods.
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Stay awesome friend : )
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looks really good ... what other tips are you going to make?
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Thanks! Maybe a rocker and something for warded locks.
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Nice work! You should post a picture here.
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The Sparrows euro hook claims to have a dip before the hook, but I don't have one so I can't say for sure
thanks!
It's not quite as pronounced, but yes, a couple of the Sparrows picks have a dip like that.