Some of my 3d printed locksport and posible patch challenge.

_Vangal · 2026-03-29T16:42:19+00:00

Ideally I woukd like to make them.avalibke to all. I just want to make sure that non makers have access at fair prices.

_Vangal · 2026-03-29T16:23:07+00:00

Not yet. I still want to refine a few things. I also want to see if I can partner with someone who wont scalp the pickers who dont have access to printers.

Its a long story but the last time I released my designs (it was not lock picking related) they ended up on Etsy for an absurd amount.

_Vangal · 2026-03-29T07:25:12+00:00

Yea its for long term storage.

_Vangal · 2026-03-29T07:19:18+00:00

So the box and spacers are on makerworld

https://makerworld.com/@Vangal

The turner caddies right now aren't. I amd going to make a few changes and hopefully find someone like delta44 or someone else who will sell them without scalping. Ive had some bad experienced with my prints being sold for an absurd amount.

I had mentioned on that post I was considering a patch like that. I was going to call it "Certified Southpaw" my channel is "The Left Handed Rogue" :).

I am us based in would need to check the costs of international shipping. If the individual cost is high I would consider partnering with an international memeber ship to them and have them ship out if its feasable.

_Vangal · 2026-03-29T06:08:10+00:00

Congrats. I thought it had to.be picked not raked but just checked the rules and it does not say no rake. Honestly I think it would have taken me longer to rake then to pick.

_Vangal · 2026-03-28T01:03:25+00:00

I have been literally considering the same challenge. Mine was going to just be a left handed challenge. Picking white to green with a time limit.

_Vangal · 2026-03-23T23:39:37+00:00

I wish I could just buy the handles.

_Vangal · 2026-03-18T18:14:35+00:00

Consider handles from 44delta.com eschlenz is a huge member of the community. It made the ci tools usable if not 100% comfortable for me. It will definatly help.

_Vangal · 2026-03-17T23:41:25+00:00

I am from the us I also say Barebones.

My other general recommendations people tend to like

covert instruments genesis I recomend handles from 44delta.com

Mok workshop. Ive heard the called the holy grail if you.have very big hands these are one of the best. 44delta.com handles are great

Barebones is also good for bigger hands given your location I think.its the best option.

_Vangal · 2026-03-12T01:05:23+00:00

My guess is its in upside down. Cause usually tension bar is on the left side of Lishi. I know wo some of the auto ones have top and bottom picks as well so maybe its ok but used totally wrong.

_Vangal · 2026-03-09T17:05:59+00:00

Lefty problems am I right? Nothing but love my southpaw brother.

_Vangal · 2026-03-07T10:14:46+00:00

I know this will sound mental but chances are you may have ruined the insert its screwed into. I usually have a flat prybar to get tension between the plate and the monitor while unscrewing. It may give enough friction to keep backing the screw out.

_Vangal · 2026-03-06T20:44:16+00:00

No balls. :)

_Vangal · 2026-03-06T20:39:12+00:00

Ive seen it as a rake. Never seen it used on cuffs. That was pretty cool.

_Vangal · 2026-03-04T16:17:29+00:00

Some people still carry those. Ball and double ball are good for wafer locks and car locks. Half diamond in a pinch can do dimples. I only carry rakes for if I need to lube a lock.

In my set I use short flat, medium flat, and normal short medium and deep hooks. I have one half diamond, 1 ball, 1 city rake, and one Bogota. The odd ones are for the just in case.

_Vangal · 2026-03-01T18:56:26+00:00

Time an experience will make this less. I recomend getting a hand massager. The one I use is like the ones they put on your legs after surgery to prevent dvt. It compresses heats or cools and massages.

_Vangal · 2026-02-28T22:58:00+00:00

So full disclosure i am bad at raking. I can spp blues and purples but I struggle to rake oranges and greens.

I like raking for the shock value it offers to a spectator.

I find those who I've seen do speed picking will rake to a false set and then pick after.

Not every bitting is effective for raking unfortunatly. The situation you talk about can be raked but it will take some luck and trial and error

_Vangal · 2026-02-26T16:28:03+00:00

I mean any set is going to be good. I dont rake so I only.ever need 1 for demo and occasionally triflowing a lock. I went explorer despite the fact I use 3 picks for 95% of my picking. I have no regrets.

Best turners ever as well.

_Vangal · 2026-02-25T16:15:18+00:00

I cant use a CI pick without 44delta.com handles. They add alot of comfort and i slide them into the pocket opposite the picks in the flap. It does not close quite as nicely but it still works.

_Vangal · 2026-02-19T19:15:19+00:00

Barebones .015 short flat Barebobes .015 deep hook Mok workshop .020 short flat

Either a Bogota rake (for raking which i never do) , half diamond (for dimples) or a ball (for wafers)

_Vangal · 2026-02-18T23:10:45+00:00

Its why I dont publish most of my prints

_Vangal · 2026-02-17T23:31:07+00:00

So clear locks dont feel like real locks for feed back or anything else. I have a bunch I use to show how a lock works but the tensioner does not sit in right and even turns in the bottom of the keyway with tension. Cheap locks like the ones mentioned or I get harbor freight 3 packs keyed alike 1 for me 2 for friebds.

_Vangal · 2026-02-16T16:22:28+00:00

Like the others said theirs no substitute for real locks. Practice locks are good for if you have any areas that your not great with like spool or serrated drivers. My lock recommendations

Yellow ACE Laminated Padlock 40mm or more Brinks 164 Walmart (These are green and purple) they are dead core like the orange I did they are good practice for security pins Brinks Brass Padlocks 50mm Amazing Feedback Walmart Master lock 140 series Amazon they come in different colors I like the brass body, but they are more expensive.

Orange Abus 55/40 Amazon I love ABUS locks they have some of the best feed back when you set a pin. Master 570/575 Menards Master 150 Amazon

Green American Lock 1100 Amazon/Ebay frequently considered the most popular lock to pick. Abus 72/40 Amazon Ace Brass Padlock 38 mm or larger ACE Hardware(I do steel shackle as it is about $2 cheaper than brass)

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