I have taken the end of a tension wrench and smashed it in a vise by tightening down as tight as I can and it left the impression of the grip on the vise on the end of the tension wrench. Makes a nice looking pattern and adds friction
I tried this with a windshield wiper insert, but I had to be very careful to not have it snap when bending it. Is there anything I should do different, or should I just find another insert?
Schuyler Towne, if i take out the pins and springs in certain spots, like the first, second, third and fifth spots, does it only need the fifth one to be read to be opened? in other words to simplify but also reduce the security of the lock?