hydruh wrote:I can't make it stay. No matter how hard I try, I always get a wonky angle, and it slips out. I'm left handed, and that might account for my awkwardness.
So, I have taken to shortening the part of the wrench I put in the keyway. I have some down to a quarter inch.
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i suggest adding small lateral abrasions to the part of the tool that comes into contact with the brass plug,with some emery paper..this is amazingly effective,as the harder stainless of the tension tool,actually "bites" into the brass,on a micro level.
another tip is to add a small pitch to the blade of the tool as well,allowing the contacting areas to engage with much less rotational movement.