023 How to make the best tension wrench for lock picking using wiper blade inserts

In this episode, I'll be taking you step by step through how to can make the best tension wrench for lock picking, using wiper blade inserts and some simple tools you'll find in the garage. The 'Universal Tension Wrench', designed by Chris Capune, is recognised by the locksport community as one of the most versatile and effective tensioners around.

Some people have said, though, that even with Chris' tutoirals, they've struggled to replicate his design. I was one of those people (!) so I set about trying to come up with the definitive guide to making this tool in an effort to complement Chris' excellent work on the subject - and this is the result.

If you'd like to go back to Chris' channel and see the original material on the subject, you can find them using the links below:

1319: Tension Wrench Bending -
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147: How to make a universal tension wrench -    • #147 How to make a Universal Tension ...