Tension picks.. whats your preference

[lock_hacker]

I got a regular one and one that is double picked where you put both in the key hole what do you all prefer and why

I tryed the regular L shape one and its pretty bendable easy
havent worked too much with the Y shaped tension pick but it seems to work good so far what do you all think?

[treboR]

I like the "L" shaped tension wrenches for most locks.
If yours is bending on you, there is a pretty good chance you are using too much force.
The pressure you put on the tension wrench should not exceed the amount of pressure needed to turn the key in the lock.

[chopitup]

I like the L shaped. Regular one for locks that have counter-tension (padlocks) and twisted for standard pin tumbler locks.

[sivlogkart]

In fact, I use the L shaped ones too nearly all the time, but often one with a very small hook, made at the other end of a standard L shaped tool, as it give you more room to work.

[helix]

Put a slight bend in the bit that goes in the keyway.
Makes for a snug fit.

[skold]

Why do we all have to use the phrase "L" shaped ?

Well i am going to be different to all of you!

I like the torqur tool that has a 90 degree bend on one or both ends of the flat or twisted spring steel strip.

[skold]

Why do we all have to use the phrase "L" shaped ?

Well i am going to be different to all of you!

I like the torqur tool that has a 90 degree bend on one or both ends of the flat or twisted spring steel strip.

Wow i have bad internet spelling!

torqur aye?

[digital_blue]

I like the torqur tool that has a 90 degree bend on one or both ends of the flat or twisted spring steel strip.

You mean like kinda "L shaped" ?








db

[EvoRed]

My favourite is the 'Letter Box-Type' as seen just after half way down the page at http://www.zieh-fix.com/Shop/index.html?lang=en-us

Sits just in front of the pins allowing maximum room for your picks.

[digital_blue]

Am I missing something? Isn't that for lever locks?

db

[n2oah]

Put a slight bend in the bit that goes in the keyway.
Makes for a snug fit.

Those are also good for LFIC

[EvoRed]

My favourite is the 'Letter Box-Type' as seen just after half way down the page at http://www.zieh-fix.com/Shop/index.html?lang=en-us

Sits just in front of the pins allowing maximum room for your picks.

Sorry, you may have to click on 'manipulation' first.

Lever locks DB? No, if you're looking at the right tool then the smallest length goes in the keyway in front of the pins leaving a length running up or down the keyway and the other length running towards you to apply pressure...