does anybody know where i can get a good pick. i broke two gudebrod picks in one mounth. it's not the two bucks, it's the fact that they broke in the middle of a wrap and you just can't run down to the local walmart to pick one up. any suggestions?

Try searching the web for dental picks. They are much stronger and you can get them in a variety of shapes. Some hobby stores sell them I think.

My dentist is an avid fisherman; he saves a few for me all of the time. I get 'em cleaned twice a year and I've got a good collection...of picks and all my teeth-still in my mouth!!!

I think if you talk to a dentist and explain what you're doing, you could pick up a few.

I got a set of five metal ones from Harbor Freight cheap. Don't know how long they will last. Probably most of these online tool outfits have them. I also have a Gudebrod-never had a problem with breakage.

Ed

ed what does harbor frieght call these picks

Ed hit the nail on the head, i just can back from harbor fieght and they have a pick just like the gudebrod pick except it is all metal.

When you are at Walmart check out the tools section for a set of metal picks--stanley etc.

Also look at your local Army Navy surplus store. I picked up several very well made picks and surgery tools for about $1.00 each.

Jim Smith

I did a search but... Are picks used to tuck in the end of the thread? I have trouble with this. I bend a saftey razor and trim close, but slill get a "fuzzy" I tried triming before pulling end under wrap, but have a hard time with it. How is this tool used?
Thanks in advance..

Greg,
I use them for doing just that. If I get an errant tag, I use a pick to sort of pull it under the wraps. I also use them on touch up packing of buttwraps and weaves. Great for grabbing single threads.

Are other guys using a pick to pack threads in butt wraps? THere is a much better tool for this makde out of a 1/8" & 1/4" Aluminum rod with a triangular shape on one end.

I went to a hardware store and bought a package of large sewing needles used for sewing heavy material and feed sacks. I cut a handle out of a pice of scrap wood, drilled a hole in the end, filled it ewith epoxy and inserted the large needle. It has a large handle to fit my blacksmith hands and is strong yet pointed enough to make an excellent pick.

Home Depot sells a set of 3 stainless steel picks for around $15.