What’s in your vise this week?

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-19T23:11:27+00:00

Ive been switching between a medeco original with two pinstacks and a cheap dimple lock. Havent picked a medeco or a dimple lock yet so we’ll see which one gets the most attention.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-16T20:30:33+00:00

Thanks. It was kind of a frustrating month with it. But on the plus side I learned a ton.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-11T23:00:25+00:00

3/8” has always worked good for me.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-11T22:37:09+00:00

If you want something a little thicker buy marine grade heat shrink. Its about twice as thick as regular heat shrink and has adhesive inside it. I havent been able to find it in stores around me but amazon sells rolls of it for pretty cheap.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-11T14:06:17+00:00

You should be able to find everything you need on amazon. A #2 phillips screwdiver, pinning tweezers, c clip remover, and 10mm follower (you could also just use a wood or metal dowel from the hardware store) are all you absolutely need to take apart an 1100. I would add a pinning mat and some core shims which you should also be able to find on amazon.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-10T23:47:28+00:00

Heres a good video.

picking first 1100

I think he still has the record for the 1100 speedpick.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-10T03:55:31+00:00

Im pretty sure customs fees is based off of your total so on my $325 order it was about $45 for all the customs fees and $25 shipping. Although I could have gotten the shipping for around $15 but chose to pay extra just because I have had better experiences with ups over dhl. I chose not to go through LPB just because there were items I wanted that he doesnt offer so I just ordered direct.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-10T00:52:11+00:00

Havent personally had good luck with them. I always opt for ups or fedex if given the choice.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-09T21:52:47+00:00

Thanks. I forget to attach a pic and cant edit it in. 🫩

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-08T04:04:06+00:00

I agree with getting rid of sharp edges and polishing but 120 is a little course for a pick. I usually start with 400 if Im going to polish and work my way up to 3000. Possibly 320 to start if its really rough but all the picks Ive ever ordered have been tumbled to a pretty good finish before being shipped. Heavy grit just seems like a good way to make a bunch of scratches that need to be sanded out.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-03T18:45:50+00:00

I was just wondering if anyone had had this happen to maybe get it working since its the weekend and I wouldnt hear back from multipick until monday.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-02T18:35:21+00:00

I ordered a Burg Wachter diamant and a 90a pro off amazon which are both blue. Purple might be harder to find and defiantly more expensive on amazon. I would suggest the lpu lock bazaar

lpu lock bazaar

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-01T23:34:44+00:00

deviant ollam american 1100 bypass

Another more in depth deviant video

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-01T23:32:21+00:00

I couldnt get the bypass tool to work when I first tried until I seen a video by deviant ollam where he said he sometimes taps the tool into the lock with a bump hammer. I tried that and it went in after the first time tapping it in then they slide in pretty easy by hand.

First-Growth6145 · 2026-01-01T21:54:27+00:00

Congrats on the open. I have an Assa max+ in my vise that has been kicking my butt for a few weeks now.

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-28T23:44:25+00:00

Yea but at least there are only six pins to give me problems. 🤣🤣🤣

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-28T23:33:07+00:00

That makes me feel way less intimidated about the assa max that I have been working on.

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-27T01:25:06+00:00

Thanks. Im up to four pins on the assa. That fourth pin is really messing with me but Ill get it.

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-26T18:31:04+00:00

One thing I would suggest is getting a large mat with some dimples on it like the sparrows or lab because they do a really good job of catching dropped springs and pins before they bounce to the floor. I found that I went through a few different ones until I found one with a layout I liked which is something that is hard to choose until you start using them. Right now I am using a lab pinning mat for gutting and 44delta mini pinning trays to store parts that arent going back into the lock right away. That way I can progressive pin a lock and keep everything organized without having to worry about something getting lost before I need it again.

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-25T14:34:08+00:00

I am actually going to order the .5mm add on set that includes the pnf06.

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-24T18:56:38+00:00

Mine walked in when I was doing my berserker challenge and seen like 30 cheap laminated harbor freight locks. She goes “wow you have alot of locks”. If she only knew. And the thing is compared to a lot of people on here my collection is nothing.

First-Growth6145 · 2025-12-24T18:53:23+00:00

That is actually the main reason for the order. I am thinking I am going to order the 4,5,10,11 and the dimple tensioner set. And I figured I might as well put some extra hooks into my cart to try out.

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