tool selection

[Nrhlmck]

How about hacksaw blades for double prong tension wrenches? I read a post on here where a member made some double prong (falle) style tensioners using hacksaw blades and salt water etching.

That may be worth a look for you JohnnyWalker. I made two sets, four to each set a few days ago using this method. I have fitted two of them to keyways I'm practicing on and I really like them for access.

With the ease of making homemade tensioners and picks, it allows you to try a lot of different designs without paying big $$ for specialty picks/tensioners. One trip to the local junkyard landed me about 20 old wiper blades for blanks.

[JohnnyWalker]

Thanks for the advice and suggestions, Nrhlmck. Getting my hands on some hacksaw blades is fairly easy, but I lack the rest of the tools I'll need to make this. However, I will definitely remember this advice so when I can get to a friend's place who has them and then I can try making one of these myself. I'll also head out to my local junkyard to get my hands on some wiper blades. I don't know why I didn't think of that before. Thanks again for the help here, Nrhlmck.

JW

[Gozzo]

If your looking to buy material to make your own tools try modelling shops they sell brass and stainless steel in a large variety of sizes and shapes. and you should find anything you need there.
Gozzo