DIY tension tools from allen keys

[Black85vette]

I have made a number of tension tools from spare allen wrenches. I have a drawer where spare and duplicate allens have ended up. I cut off the end with a Dremel cut off wheel and then grind the profile on a bench grinder. I have made some for specific locks TOK and customize the thickness / depth needed for a snug fit without binding the first pin. They are a hard material so I keep the grinding short with water cooling in between. I like them in some situations like extra force needed for strong springs. Nice to have options in the tool kit. Not hard to make and so far cost is zero.

[cledry]

I did the same for tensioning tubular locks. They work nicely.

[stratmando]

Good to make to Specific Lock.
The Best Pry Bars, Flat bars that I see have slack,
No freeplay can be helpful, letting off, but to much. Need to make some, been putting off. Better to have and not need, and not have