Make the Unobtainable! Falle-Safe Tension Tools Recreated

[@LockNoob]

So these lock tention tools from Falle-Safe are not being made any more 😢, so what to do? 🤔 Make them! 😃 🛠 I’m really pleased with how they came out, let me know how I did in the comments and maybe give them a go yourself! As a few kind people noted, the template is here: locklab.com/resources/6365-2/attachment/falle-safe-tension-tool/

[@Uniquettt]

You did a excellent job and finished Classic tension tool🏆🥇🔐🔒🔓🍻. Chris Evans often has full Falle sets available to try and win for new lock pickers his you tube link is kzbin.info/door/dxv-WOlZTzoIhvYGBQ2NOg. Again well done to prove with motavation we all can make tools for our sport

[@saschaschneider6355]

In order to have a go myself I would need the outlines, because I don't have the originals to trace around. You wouldn't by chance be willing to create a PDF with those outlines? Not sure if it's allowed under copyright law, though

[@Uniquettt]

@@saschaschneider6355 I too would like the pdf template but as you say copyright laws maybe a problem

[@Uniquettt]

@@saschaschneider6355 Just found templates cartasy of Bosnianbill site scroll down the templates are there lock-lab.com/resources/6365-2/

[@saschaschneider6355]

@@Uniquettt ah, that's great. Thanks!

[@Toolman93]

Since I suspect that many of us will want to try this (as I immediately did), McMaster Carr (in the USA at least) is a great source for feeler gauge material as well as a mind boggling assortment of raw materials and tools for almost any conceivable use. Perhaps not as cheap as Ebay or other sources, but excellent quality and fast shipping.

[@LockNoob]

Nice, thanks for the heads up

[@NakMuayRoundhouse]

Want to add my endorsement (lol) for McMaster Carr, they're an awesome company and will get your stuff to you like within one day

[@jesseparent7558]

Another reason why your one of the greats shine light on so many things thanks again my friend

[@LockNoob]

Thank you!

[@philipedwardcaddick4294]

Well done and nicely made

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@obijanjebrave]

It's always refreshing to see a tool making video! 👍

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@stevenlowel486]

I've been trying to get the Falle Safe set for a couple of years and spent over $1000 trying to win one(without success) just for the tensioners. They look perfect for picking the front pin when all other tok tensioners fail. Hopefully I'll be able to find out soon. Thanks Lock Noob for showing how to make this tensioner!

[@LockNoob]

The tensioners are not really that great tbh, and the set itself I’d say is best for collectors rather than used for everyday picking

[@saschaschneider6355]

Those came out nicely. Great job on recreating (and improving on) the original Falle-Safe ones. What I love about this is that I started watching thinking "I wouldn't even have the tools to do this!" - and while watching I realised that I do or could substitute the ones I don't have with ones I have - like using a drill instead of the hole punch. Great job on that, too

[@LockNoob]

If you drill, go very, very slowly- steel is hard to drill

[@saschaschneider6355]

@@LockNoob I know. I'd go the center punch, pilot hole route. With lots of cutting oil

[@dustyknuckles199]

Fun video, sometimes I think making and modifying the tools is as much fun as the picking and an integral part of the craft!!! I've spent quite a while trying to track down a Falle-Safe kit to no avail, maybe one day!!!

[@LockNoob]

One day!

[@selock]

Great job recreating them!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@Toolman93]

Very nice. And the knurled knobs are probably an improvement since you can tighten them more securely and be less likely to have slippage at an inopportune moment. Apparently, the patience and attention to detail that is necessary to become good at lock picking is also useful in tool making. 🙂

[@SystemX1983]

probably only wingnuts could be better for this task ;D anyways it looks beautiful

[@LockNoob]

I think you could be right!

[@LegalLockPicker]

This is such a great video, thanks for spending time putting this together.

[@LockNoob]

Thank you friend!

[@AC9DJ]

Very well done! Yours looks just as good as the Falle-Safe tool. Thanks for sharing.

[@LockNoob]

Thank you 😊

[@dwcook21]

Really nicely done! I am a huge fan of seeing how people recreate things. :D

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@michaeljenkins4908]

Awesome job, they turned out great. This is definitely something I’ll have to try to make.

[@LockNoob]

Go for it!

[@roysammons2445]

I like it! Very well done and oh my, how great it looks as a finished product. Excellent video as always.

[@LockNoob]

Thank you ☺️

[@roysammons2445]

@@LockNoob Sorry I meant to ask... Is the feeler guage cheaper than the Law Lock tools 301 steel? When I saw it in your hands I thought you were using the LLT 301 steel.

[@lmars5933]

Nicely done my friend. 😎💥💥💥💥💥

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@chriscapune7873]

Great work!! Very cool tensioning tools!! They turned out very nice!!!! Stay safe my friend! 👍🐈👍🐾🐈😷

[@LockNoob]

Thanks and you too!

[@barrykelly2039]

Hello well you made that look easy (clever little bugger) they look really good I have never given much thought about the Fall-Safe kit before but you have opened my eyes to this great idea thank you for sharing and your hard work cheers stay safe

[@LockNoob]

Thanks you too!

[@MassaCreto]

Awesome tool... and good work on the recreation... 🤘😁👍

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@derbmed1]

Nice job- liked the knurled knobs versus the cap nuts.

[@LockNoob]

Me too!

[@peterzenner2020]

Excellent. I enjoyed watching the fabrication technique. Good layout and methods!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@lowellforbes3208]

That’s a very cool project. Those are the main reason I’d like a falle set I think 😂

[@LockNoob]

Even though I’d never use them they are such a cool design!

[@danareed1656]

i know it is some work to do but you still made that looks easy!

[@LockNoob]

It was OK but the heat bending was terrifying!

[@LPCliftonMusic]

Having never used the original, it appears that you might have indeed improved upon the design in your attempt to replicate the original. Well done.

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 😊

[@johnrich6928]

I said it weeks ago, they should have used knurled nuts on the original, I'm glad you have, much better finish. Nice job all round.

[@LockNoob]

I agree, they look and feel so much better!

[@dazevers]

Fantastic job mate, this is something I’ve got to make, thanks for the tutorial video. Have a great weekend 👍

[@LockNoob]

Yours would turn out fantastic Daz!

[@penfold7800]

Just a tip; to grind the screwheads flat, put your dremmel tool in a vice and holding each screw with pliers, grind the head down on the face of the disc, not the cutting edge (also a good use of those discs when the cutting edge goes blunt. I use engineering diamond coated cutting disks)

[@LockNoob]

No, I’d never use the flat of a disc for that for a few reasons, not least they are far more likely to snap

[@penfold7800]

@@LockNoob that's why I said diamond coated. Cos they are made from steel. The red coloured standard ones are rubbish

[@qutube100]

Nice vid boss i feel some new tensioners coming on!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@Leonslockpad]

Great job Ash my friend they look professionally done👊😎🤟🇬🇧👍😊

[@LockNoob]

Thanks Leon!

[@huggosnah1261]

I would very much have the opportunity to try this kind of tensioner some day , looks very interesting. 👌

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@sarumdragon1283]

Great job May have to have a go myself one day The knurled nuts will be easier to tighten and undo

[@LockNoob]

Do it!

[@penfold7800]

Nice job. Time to make some new picks too maybe.

[@LockNoob]

Maybe! Lol

[@72cmcinc]

Brilliant work!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@CoxysPicks]

Nicely done buddy 👍 if you could share a stencil of yours then people could print off and make their own as us mere mortals don't have a falle tension tool to copy lol. Lovely job, awesome stuff buddy 👍

[@LockNoob]

There are stencils online. Search for falle safe tensioner stencil

[@CoxysPicks]

Ideals - thanks buddy 👍

[@Uniquettt]

scroll down templates are hear lock-lab.com/resources/6365-2/

[@CoxysPicks]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@mikeodell5915]

Wow you really did a great job

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@markotb]

AWESOME, no other words except Thank You Lock Noob!

[@LockNoob]

Wow, thanks!

[@torchofkck4989]

Thanks Another outstanding video I'm still looking through the comments for source of the handheld metal hole punch used in this video. Thanks again

[@torchofkck4989]

Never mind. Found it

[@PeterSpringhall]

Torch [of KCK] where did you find it? Looks a useful tool? 😎

[@torchofkck4989]

@Peter Springhall , Just googled "heavy duty metal punch"... I'm going to Lowe's. Same mk&mod $35- Have them order & rec. I'll just pick up when in. (Normally they cover s&h) www.lowes.com/pd/Capri-Tools-16-Piece-Metal-Hole-Punch-Set-with-Puncher/1002324886?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-google-_-pla-_-216-_-soshandtools-_-1002324886-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZT5BRCdARIsAGEX0zllZQv3K3bB2khLq0Z9I80ijm9tmXocFIpZzljNNHIbZh93lfWGoocaAnD6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@PocketWomen]

Really nice work. Thanks for sharing, cheers

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@gilessparkes2699]

Great video with some excellent workmanship again. Would you consider putting some plans or photocopies of the parts available so others could have a go at making some?

[@LockNoob]

locklab.com/resources/6365-2/attachment/falle-safe-tension-tool/

[@drewestes]

Very nice Ash! I would like to have a set of these.

[@LockNoob]

Happy you like them, thanks!

[@lockhackeruk900]

Fantastic :)

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Very nice build!. The king the tiny workbench strikes again. I would be curious if that material would have taken the bend without the heat? Feeler gauge is typically spring steel, and often tempered, so maybe not.

[@LockNoob]

No, I tried and what I used was very, very brittle

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

@@LockNoob Aah, thanks. Brittle, but strong. Should be a bit annealed now 😉

[@LockNoob]

Well these tensioners can’t take much force no matter what they’re made of since the top ‘finger’ is only 1.25mm it’s one of the reasons they have limited applications 😃

[@glennj6465]

Well done ash 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@billbacardi3262]

Very nicely done my friend.

[@LockNoob]

Thanks, Bill!

[@72polara]

The knurled nuts are a much better than the original acorn nuts. Looks like a good project when the weather cools down. Too hot for workshop jobs right now.

[@LockNoob]

It is way to hot isn’t it!

[@plug4uk696]

I knew ages ago when you showed us them before and I mentioned about someone having a go at making them you would try eventually Lol.. I actually think those are better because of the larger knurled nut, much easier to tighten with the fingers, nice one ;-) Someone will make a 3D printed version soon with interchangeable steel tension bits to fit in the different key-way slots..

[@LockNoob]

A 3D metal printed one would be good!

[@shannondavis5536]

great job again mate cheers!!!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@htmagic]

LockNoob, those are called acorn nuts. A good hardware store will have them. You need to give us the PDF files of those patterns so we can make them.

[@LockNoob]

locklab.com/resources/6365-2/attachment/falle-safe-tension-tool/

[@htmagic]

@@LockNoob Thank you very much!

[@garyanvil2354]

Nice job👍👍👍

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@TallanPick]

Great video my friend, very cool DIY, thanks for showing ;o)

[@LockNoob]

Thank you Tallan!

[@gantry289]

Wow, for an old guy you did a pretty nice job making that! The brass nuts on the org. are called acorn nut's (at least here in the states) but I like the one's you used better. Please let us know when you're going to start mass producing these...

[@LockNoob]

Old? Lol

[@rogergoldfinchelectrical4159]

"Thumb nuts" in the UK.

[@warlordplisken9605]

Here's the template: locklab.com/resources/6365-2/ It's at the bottom of the page. I had no idea what the thing was for, so thanks for clearing that up for me!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@jackfoxlock]

Great job. I would like to make one. Since I don’t have an original to go by, can you make a template that we could use to make one?

[@LockNoob]

See the description and pinned comment for a link :-)

[@jackfoxlock]

Lock Noob Thank you 🙏

[@brianfield58]

Great job!! It's perfect. I enjoyed the video, sure alot of us are going to attempt to make one of them. Be well and have a great weekend. 👍🔐

[@LockNoob]

I do hope people give it a go!

[@brianfield58]

@@LockNoob Thanks for the reply. I know you have lots of fans and subscribers. I really appreciate you taking the time. To reply to my comment, I'm just a locksporter and really like your videos. Be well and happy picking. 🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍🔐🔐🔐🔐

[@Weasel1970]

Well, I seem to be a bit late to the party and that link no longer has the template. Anyone willing to share a copy they may have downloaded? Thanks a bunch in advance!

[@MrJools70]

Top drawer stuff mate :)

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@seraphikimercury4921]

Do you have the dimensions so I can make one at home as well?

[@LockNoob]

locklab.com/resources/6365-2/attachment/falle-safe-tension-tool/

[@D3Fd0ck]

I need to make one in micro size for my pocket set.

[@thecrappylockpicker4696]

Nice work

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@lostandfoundplaces]

When do you open your online store? 😄

[@LockNoob]

Lol, I barley have tome to make these vids!

[@huxleypig69]

Do you like using these tension tools? I heard they were shit, lol. Not Falle's best moment (I do love the man though).

[@LockNoob]

Um... nope I don’t actually use them lol 😂 but I love the idea!

[@EdocDab]

Fun little project and the replica looks great 👍It's obvious how you like to tinker with things. Me too, but you care about the looks and craftmanship so my results are quite different ;)

[@LockNoob]

I do care about that... I like it all shiny, lol

[@RWBHere]

🔒🔑🔒🔑 *Congratulations on 5,000,000 views and 50,000 subscribers!* 🔑🔓🔑🔓

[@LockNoob]

Not quite!

[@RWBHere]

@@LockNoob Near enough! You're too modest; it's a fine milestone. Thanks for the many hundreds of hours and the investment you've made whilst sharing and propagating a fine hobby. 🖖 😉 👍

[@alltechinbox]

For a moment I thought I was watching a clickspring video :-)

[@LockNoob]

Lol

[@bryanmcinelly6198]

How much would you sell one for?

[@LockNoob]

I wouldn’t have tome to make them sadly

[@waynejoynes589]

Nice project and well executed mate, ever since i first laid my eyes on these tension tools couldn't help thinking that they are over engineered, over kill even😬 . Maybe just me though 🙄👍

[@LockNoob]

No...it sort of is overkill, but I still like the idea and it’s a fun one to make 😃

[@waynejoynes589]

Thanks Ash.👍

[@pickledaardvark1532]

Linky: locklab.com/resources/6365-2/attachment/falle-safe-tension-tool/

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@douro20]

DIdn't John Falle pass away?

[@LockNoob]

I don’t know, sorry 😐

[@adamwooten6771]

Would you consider selling one?

[@LockNoob]

I made 2, one for a friend and one for me. They take far too long to make to sell, sorry 😕

[@torchofkck4989]

@@LockNoob , How about 80%'er ? That's cut to length, holes punched, & lines traced ? (Taped to prevent line smudges) 🤔💰💰😎

[@bobl.1044]

I would love you to make me a couple 👍

[@LockNoob]

If only I had the time!

[@maxgarascia]

It's funny you'll pick a lock in a vice but you won't put a tool that you're grinding in a vise ...silly

[@maxgarascia]

I've let out a lot of skin sap being a tradesman over the years and I've learned to clamp my work. I also commented on your key casting video. I cringed when I saw the lead and cadmium residue on your fingers ! I've suffered migraines for years due to my stained glass hobby and incidental lead exposure.

[@LockNoob]

I sometimes put my work in a vice, but sometimes it gets in the way. I do take a LOT of care when working, despite what it might look like, but I appreciate the tips. As for the lead cadmium thing, again, you are not wrong with the safety concerns, but also this is something I might do a couple of times a year and I clean my hands straight after, so my exposure is low.

[@MA-lq6eb]

WELL DONE LN!👏 I DIDN'T REALIZE U ARE AS INGENIOUS & "CRAFTY" AS U ARE @ LOCK PICKNG...LOL.😉 AS I KEEP SAYING, U ARE WAY UNDERRATED ON YT THEN UR PEERS BRO👍...EVERYONE PLEASE SHARE & SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HIM!👌

[@LockNoob]

You are very kind 🙏