My Attempt at a Monkey Paw Pick – Bamboo & Windshield Wiper Insert
I've been experimenting with making custom lockpicking tools and decided to try a monkey paw pick handle. For this build, I used bamboo wood for the handle and repurposed a windshield wiper insert for the pick itself.
Bamboo seemed like a solid choice—lightweight, strong, and gives a nice natural feel in hand. The windshield wiper insert turned out to be a surprisingly good material for the pick—thin, springy, and holds its shape well after some shaping and polishing.
It’s not perfect, but I’m happy with how it turned out! Open to any feedback or suggestions for improvement.
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I've been experimenting with making custom lockpicking tools and decided to try a monkey paw pick handle. For this build, I used bamboo wood for the handle and repurposed a windshield wiper insert for the pick itself.
Bamboo seemed like a solid choice—lightweight, strong, and gives a nice natural feel in hand. The windshield wiper insert turned out to be a surprisingly good material for the pick—thin, springy, and holds its shape well after some shaping and polishing.
It’s not perfect, but I’m happy with how it turned out! Open to any feedback or suggestions for improvement.