What does it do....? (tension tool?)

[iwtghm]

I just bought a lock picks et with a variable tension wrench. It looks like a pair of tweezers with a little "L" at the two tips. Doesn't seem to work well as a tension lock on any lock I've ever seen, so what DOES it do?[/url]

[CVScam]

I think you mean a double sided tension wrench for use in double sided locks. I only use mine on automotive locks. I saw your post count is at 1 so I will tell you want everyone else will is to read the new user guides and FAQs they will explain most of the basic lockpicking tools and what they are used for.

[Wolfe]

You know i've never used that thing in like 4 years.

[cheesehead]

i find mine useful for applications where I need a little extra room for my pick - also it comes in handy when picking wafer locks with dust covers(helps hold them out of the way). overall, I don't use it that often, but it has come in handy on occasion.

[ThereAreNoSecrets]

I know this is a bit off the thread topic, but I don't wanna just drop a new thread for a 1-sentence response to my question.

I have an Alan wrench that I've ground into a blade, which I use for a torsion wrench. I've seen lots of posts regarding the creation of spring steel, toothy torsion wrenches. Are these necessary, or simply preferred? What's the advantage of having one, instead of my Alan wrench?

-Josh

[Tygart]

Josh

You get more feedback form the lock you can feel the pins setting. for me there is less of a chance of the wrench slipping with a custom wrench.. And I get what I want..

[2octops]

Those tension wrenches work well for tip stops on Silca key machines. Otherwise, they are pretty worthless.