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Alternative tension wrenches.

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

possble solution for joining tension tool

Postby kb9tke » 19 Feb 2005 14:14

Just a thought. Have you ever thought of using those little tie wraps made out of nylon? A small tie wrap at that point would surely secure those two pieces. With all the input on this, the solution should not be long in coming.
Good job!
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Postby Projects » 25 Mar 2005 23:29

Wonderful idea. I made one , and it works perfert. There's minor mod for it, and I thought it solve the Problem 2. Just use the unused part of the blade which's showed in the fisrt pic lower portion, make two ties on the wrench, both slideable, then the thing goes pefert. The tool still flexable, adjustable.

And I found the steel strip which is extracted from wiper blade has excellent cold bending performance. no need heat teatment and 2 pliers can make job perfect done.

sorry for the quality of pics. it's the best of palm Zire71's cam can do.

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Postby Ghost327 » 14 Oct 2005 22:59

not sure if mad mick has solved the problem with the pinching yet but if not,...try bondo. yes i mean the car body filler. as i have recently taken up body work ive made a set of picks that i used bondo for handles on and they work great, no loss of sensitivity that i can tell. best thing is once this stuff hardens you can shape it any way you want.
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Postby jamesphilhulk2 » 15 Oct 2005 12:32

how long originally was the wiper blade insert because i've made a few tension wrench's out of them and i was wondering if i could make it out of the off-cuts.
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Postby wtf|pickproof? » 4 Dec 2005 13:35

I guess it should be at least 25cm.

IMHO shrinkwrap can be put in place before bending the prongs, thereby avoiding the diamond obstacle. PVC tape might be another option.

I may give it a try soon.

just my 0,02€
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Postby Jason13 » 4 Dec 2005 13:56

What did he use to makenthem wrenchs and whats the best matrial------Street bristles-window wiper blades of cars
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Postby zeke79 » 4 Dec 2005 14:04

Hmmm, I would say if you read the first post it will tell you what they can be made from. It really does not matter which material you choose, both would be suitable.
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Postby Jason13 » 4 Dec 2005 14:06

kk thx Z :)
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Postby Jason13 » 4 Dec 2005 15:18

Funny ass wrench didnt have my grandas blow torch but look lol

http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/6745 ... e180zc.jpg :lol:
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Postby Jason13 » 4 Dec 2005 15:19

I think its way to big ill need some window wiper blades
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Postby digital_blue » 4 Dec 2005 15:37

Jason13 wrote:Funny donkey wrench didnt have my grandas blow torch...


How often does that phrase come up in conversation? :lol:
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Postby Jason13 » 4 Dec 2005 15:41

I was trying to say @$$
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Postby digital_blue » 4 Dec 2005 15:44

Oh, well that would have made the statement much more commonplace then.

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Postby Jason13 » 4 Dec 2005 15:46

ok :)
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Postby bonez » 4 Dec 2005 16:08

one flew over the cuckoo's nest!
think i know who it was now.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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