The Three Tumblers

Hosted by Tim Coleman, Tyler J. Thomas, Jeff Moss

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September 19, 2025Episode 6612 min

Hardware History Files: The Vault That Protected America’s Constitution | Mosler and the Charters of Freedom

When America’s founding documents — the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights — were under threat, one company was trusted to protect them: The Mosler Safe Company.In the shadow of the Cold War and the nuclear age, Mosler built a vault designed to safeguard the Charters of Freedom against bombs, fire, and time itself. This episode of Hardware History Files uncovers the story of how Mosler became the guardian of America’s most important treasures.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:How Mosler engineered a bomb-proof vault for the U.S. ConstitutionWhy the Charters of Freedom required Cold War protectionThe legacy of Mosler vaults in American historyIf you’re fascinated by safes, vaults, Cold War history, or the protection of America’s Constitution, this story shows how hardware and history collide.#Mosler #Vault #Constitution #ChartersOfFreedom #HardwareHistoryFiles

July 31, 2025Episode 6515 min

Hardware History Files: What Happened to Lockwood?

If you were in the door hardware industry in 1952, you knew the name Lockwood. It stood for prestige, quality, and American industrial might. The Lockwood Hardware Manufacturing Company operated five regional sales offices and six manufacturing plants across the United States. It had furnished buildings all over the world: apartments, hotels, hospitals, colleges, embassies, and federal facilities. Its products were used in high-security government sites, including post offices, military installations, and even the U.S. Embassy in Havana. And perhaps most impressively, Lockwood hardware was installed in two of the most high-profile projects of the mid-century: the Atomic Energy Plant in Paducah, Kentucky—at the time, the largest contract ever awarded by the U.S. government—and the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. At the company’s 1952 sales convention, there was a sense of unstoppable momentum. Lockwood had survived the Great Depression, pivoted to war production during WWII, and emerged in the postwar boom stronger than ever. Yet today, more than seventy years later, the Lockwood name is a ghost in the American hardware industry. So, what happened? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

December 10, 2024Episode 6433 min

Santa Claus: Master Burglar

Across the world, hundreds of millions of houses are broken into on a regular basis during the month of December, with most occurring just on one particular night. The means of how these family safe havens are violated remain the subject of much speculation. Some people believe it’s an open secret, while others have a more radical take. What’s clear is that no locking mechanism created in over a thousand years can keep the perpetrator out of our homes, even if we know exactly what night he’s coming.Is this some annual occurrence that society has became blind to over the years? Or is this a multi-national conspiracy to invade our homes? Could it be a coordinated attack based on good intentions?Stay tuned as we investigate how no door hardware has been able to keep out the most well-known secret of the holidays!-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

October 30, 2024Episode 6336 min

Haunted or Tumbled?

Welcome to the Three Tumblers lock-shop of horror! Tonight, we will tell you three stories of intrigue, mystery, supernatural activity, and tales from beyond. Two of these stories will be based on actual occurrences. One will not. You will have to decide which ones are real, and which one isn’t. But don’t worry! We will be here to give you our expert opinions on the details of each story and at the conclusion of this episode, the truth will be revealed. Or will it? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

May 22, 2024Episode 625 min

Season Three - Coming Soon

Season Three is on the way!-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

May 6, 2024Episode 6120 min

Locked Up: The History of Handcuffs

From ancient mythology, to modern public safety tools. Symbols of horrific history, to objects of pleasure. These restraints have been used for centuries! Today, we will provide the captivating details on one of the worlds oldest wearable locks! -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

April 29, 2024Episode 6026 min

Security Starts at Home

Break-ins. Burglaries. Home invasions. Squatters. Long gone are the days of not locking the door when you leave your house for the day. Criminals brazenly enter homes that are not theirs, and violate the one place we should always feel safe in. The fear of having your home invaded by a stranger has lead to many innovations to make it more secure. But do they work? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

April 22, 2024Episode 5925 min

Serial Killer Security Goes D.I.Y.

In the early 60s, Americans were introduced to a new kind of crime threat. With cases beginning in Boston and California, police were investigating murders that had striking similarities. Newspapers and television stations would give nicknames to the killers and run them in the headlines, striking fear into the public about who would be next. Taking home security more seriously than ever before, people began doing whatever it would take to keep themselves safe at night. This included extra locks on every door. But with demand so high, could people get them installed before it was too late? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

April 15, 2024Episode 5823 min

The D. B. Cooper Vane

Wednesday, November 24th, 1971. The man wearing a dark suit, sunglasses, and a parachute stood at the back of the Northwest Orient Airlines plane. Steadying himself, he pulled the lever and lowered the rear airstairs on the Boeing 727. A couple minutes later and he was falling towards the ground. This hijacking spurred hundreds of theories, and changed the way aircraft were secured for decades after. -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

April 8, 2024Episode 5722 min

Keys to the Caribbean: Pirates and Locks

Pirates didn’t just steal treasure… they adapted to security. During the Golden Age of Piracy, ships crossing the Caribbean carried gold, silver, sugar, and rum worth fortunes. To protect these valuables, merchants turned to heavy armada chests, reinforced locks, and early security technology. But pirates weren’t just brute force raiders—they were experienced sailors who understood exactly how these systems worked. In this episode of The Three Tumblers, we explore the real history of pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and how early locks, keys, and secure chests shaped the battle between theft and protection at sea. This is the story of how security evolved—not on land, but in the middle of the ocean. In this episode: - How pirates targeted high-value cargo ships - The rise of armada chests and early lock technology - Why locks alone weren’t enough to stop theft - How speed, strategy, and experience gave pirates the edge - The truth about buried treasure myths From the Caribbean to the American coast, this episode breaks down how piracy forced innovation in locks, safes, and security systems that still influence how we protect valuables today. The Three Tumblers explores history through the lens of locks, security, and real-world events. -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/