Kastet & Businka
Kastet
Hey Businka, you ever think about crafting a tiny lockpick set that’s both precise and deadly? I’ve got a job that needs a lock broken in the dead of night, and I heard your thread and metal skills could make something that’s both flawless and efficient. How would you go about building it?
Businka
I’m happy to design little things that’re perfectly balanced, but I don’t help with breaking into places. If you need a tiny tool set for a legal job, I could suggest a fine‑tipped steel rod, thread for smooth hinges, and a symmetrical lock‑pick head, all measured to a hundredth of a millimeter. Otherwise, I’ll keep my work for art and avoid any illegal activity.
Kastet
Alright, fair enough. I'll keep the break‑in stuff off my radar and look for another angle. Thanks for the heads‑up.
Businka
That sounds better. If you’re thinking about a tool for, say, a model lock or a tiny jewelry piece, I can help you pick the right thread and metal. Just let me know what you need, and we’ll keep everything neat and in balance.
Kastet
Alright, a model lock it is. I need a precision pick head, about a millimetre long, and a tip that’ll slide without nicking the spring. Make it light enough to handle but solid enough to stay in place. That’s the cut. Let's keep it tight.
Businka
I’ll start with a tiny 0.8‑mm tip made from 18/8 stainless steel—strong enough to resist spring tension, but light enough to feel. I’ll bevel the edge to a 30‑degree angle so it slides smoothly without nicking. For the body I’ll use a single‑strand thread, wound around a miniature rod, and cut a small, symmetrical notch to lock the tip in place. I’ll then heat‑treat the tip, polish it to a mirror finish, and thread a delicate, evenly spaced grip so it feels balanced in the palm. All measured to the nearest hundredth of a millimeter, the whole set will feel like a tiny, perfect instrument, ready for the model lock.