Falle temp

[cracksman]

I've wanted to post real sized images of falle picks, they should print out the real size, sorry for the shadows (cheap scanner) too tired to break out the callipers now I'll post thickness tomorrow. The 3 picks between the 3.5 and 5.5 inches I find invaluable.

[Chrispy]

Thank you cracksman. Much appreciated.

[cracksman]

The picks are .60 mm thick, causes minor inconviences with some paracentric keyways, but their curves make up for it. Safe Ventures says they will pick 95% of 5-6 pin keyways, I think they are underestimating

[sawtenor]

Just like that:
What are the... things... under the deep curves?

[sublime progie]

what are the bottom four on the right used for?

[helix]

for levers?

[Santos718]

Thanks Crackmans. Really appreciated.

[sublime progie]

dang, i will actually have to give a go at making my own picks now

[cracksman]

Yeah Helix, those ar for levers, the kit includes a tension wrench as well. I have wanted to ask Quicklocks if he ever used them instead of his curtain pick, but as I don't really have access to these locks they haven't been my focus.

Sublime, I was thinking of making a copy of a couple of my favorites, the 1-2 pick at the 4 inch line has opened every 3-7 pin-tumbler/wafer I've come across- It is not because it's a "Falle-Safe", the shape is just amazing, in fact I use the 2 side almost exclusively, the Peterson reach (get the blue handle) is remarkably close to this design but a little bit shallower (only cost about $4.00). There is a bit of a learning curve to these picks, however once you get the knack, you'll love them.

[Santos718]

Do you have any tips for the falle-safe first timers out there?

[cracksman]

The general idea is to use the curve as a fulcrum to give you a more consistent and graduated pressure, as you get more used to it, you will probably use it as a normal hook. It honestly took me a couple weeks of constant practice to appreciate them. I use them like a hook, except they curve over the other pins, so on tough locks I can pick the sixth or seventh pin without disturbing the others, if the back pin is set real deep, you may want to use a traditional hook like a southord slimline or Peterson, and then switch to the Falle.

[sublime progie]

Thanks for the tip cracksman. I leave for home tomarrow and as soon as I get back i am going to have a go at these things. i will make that one first. Also does anyone have any suggestions about how to keep a template on the metal while you dremel it?

[raimundo]

Falle adjustable tensors cannot be the last word on this subject, for one thing, you need a screwdriver and possibly a nutwrench to set them up, and the handles are un ergonomic, laying flat against the work, rather than making it easy to hold one end.
Look at the mechanism on a screw tightened hose clamp on your car, when the screw is turned, the relation between the upper piece of metal and the lower one is shortened, does this suggest anything about how an adjustable tensor should be made? it does to me. the hose clamp could be cut into two pieces, and straightend so that turning the screw would widen or shorten the space. its an obvious solution that is better than falles screwdown type.

[Mad Mick]

Ray, you never cease to amaze me! An amendment to this idea could be the inclusion of a thumbwheel for adjustment, instead of the normal hose-clamp fastener, which would allow for easy one-handed adjustments sans-tools.

Great idea Ray.

[jamesphilhulk2]

by the way what/where is that Blembel guy he had some HOT looking picks?