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Hmmm mabey....

Postby Hojo » 27 Jul 2004 5:51

Hey guys, I was just thinking I think that mabey using a tension tool could work better than blowing.....Just an Idea though... :roll:
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Postby opal » 28 Jul 2004 19:05

well I must say that i'm slightly confused... If there is that little tension then the pins wont stay engaged. While I understand that I am probably putting far too much tension on as I am new, if there's not enough tension you might as well walk away now because you're wasting time. Seems tensioning is the hardest bit?
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Postby WhiteHat » 28 Jul 2004 19:07

well if it's not enough tension, then try the ex AND the current Significant Other simultaneously...

should work..
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Postby Buggs41 » 28 Jul 2004 20:47

Too much tension will cause everything to bind. The only pick tool that will work with too much tension, is a screwdriver, and a hammer.

Go easy on the tension, and try different raking techniques. The lock will open when you get everything lined up.
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