How to Make Tension Wrenches for Lock Picking

I show how to make a standard bottom of the keyway tension wrenches out of windshield wiper inserts. It is very easy to do and only requires a few basic tools. The wiper inserts can be easily found from a pick-and-pull type scrap yard. The bending process is pretty straightforward but try not to make the bend curved and not too sharp or it may break. The ones I have made are comparable to the ones you would get from a lock pick kit. I modeled mine after the ones from the Sparrows Tuxedo pick kit. You can also make tension wrenches for specific locks that may be difficult to tension with more standard tension wrenches.

Lock Picking Tools:

Only use lockpicking to open locks you own or have permission to open. Please check your local laws to make sure you are legally able to own or possess lock-picking tools.

What You Will Need: (Not everything is necessary)
- Fine Grit Sandpaper
- 2 Pliers
- Nippers
- Hand Files
- Ruler
- Marker
- Vice
- Propane Torch

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[suzannestraughan]

I spent about 15 min rummaging around to see if i had anything worth using even before considering watching a video on how to make one. Luckily, my eyes caught sight of an old wiper blade in my scrap pile and I'm happy I'm on the short track along with your well-detailed tutorial that will mean the addition of a few new tools to my latest hobby, thanks for the video!

[danstotland]

A good source for making slimmer tension wrenches and, also, lock picks are the broken off "brushes" from street sweeping machines. You can see them on the street near the curbs. They are usually made from high carbon steel. Von thanks for an excellent video.

[ostrogodo]

I just made a fairly good tension wrench from a piece of bike radius that a hammered the tip flat. really works. when you reduce the size it really becomes stiff

[arfurfoxhaike]

What a great tutorial, thank you very much for sharing your expertise.

[RestorationAustralia]

Great idea, I've bought a lock pick set on a budget and the tension tool just made out of mild steel. Thanks for sharing.

[wbfinley]

This is a well made video. I just wanted to share that Peterson makes a great tool for this. Its on their web site and its a forming tool just for making tension wrenches. I have one and its awesome! Not to take away from your tutorial, its very well done! Just wanted to share. 😊

[TheGrowShoww]

Good thing winters happening soon and were getting new windshield wipers

[Kriae]

wow that intro animation is so beautiful

[Logan-glft]

This is really smart, you just got yourself a subscriber

[eltipobigotudo]

2:48
It looks like the tensions wrenches spin around and say "Huh? What? Where?"

[DanielJohnson-ecrk]

I reheat my twist bend and quench so it’s not too soft at the twist. The first heating to twist it, anneals the metal

[micha]

Maybe do something with matches again?

[JC-zhxy]

Does heating them with the torch to make the 90° twist make them more brittle?

[jamesegsmith]

I was just gonna order some from Amazon. Now im on my way to autozone to look in the trash cans😂

[wwhb]

I did not need my propane torch for heating. I used a flambéin lighter as used in the kitchen. Needed a good big one (10 Euros), however. A smaller one (4 Euros), useful for lighting sylvester crackers, did not get the iron hot enough.
In my tiny hobby corner, a lighter is much more convenient than the big torch, and less dangerous.

[polosiko]

Dude, this iron is very sensitive, flexible and quickly breakable. Is there another iron or method that makes it more solid?

[paolafrege]

i also made some with very short bends (approx 0, 5 cm) to be used tok without touching the first pin....

[classic]

Can you teach us how you made that match pistol from a few years back.

[PaulChabot]

Can you share the dimensions of the ends? I see in the video, but was hoping for that info in the details.

[FluorescentPenguin]

I’m fucking jamming to the music chose for this video 😂