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Postby maldotcom2 » 20 Apr 2004 18:01

Im using a 3in nail grinded down considerably on a grinder and the end bant at 90 degrees for a tension wrench is that ok?


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Postby technik » 20 Apr 2004 20:40

yes it will work. Go to www.locksandsupply.com and check out the tensions there to get some ideas
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Postby CobraOne » 20 Apr 2004 20:49

technik,

that link is not working for me , is it spelled right ?
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Postby CitySpider » 20 Apr 2004 21:16

I'm going to assume he was shooting for www.lockandsupply.com -- it's singular.
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Postby technik » 21 Apr 2004 0:43

yeh, thas the one. Basically, you will need to grind the tip down to about 1mm, then bend to about 80 Degrees. Because its so thick, you will prbly have to heat it to bend it. I would reccommending bending first, then grinding, as if you grind first, the amount of force needed to bend in a vise with hammer would prbly snap the end off. Try street cleaner bristles (check out Buy, Sell, Trade section, some are giving away for free.) They are perfect size (i mean PERFECT, no shaping required) just bend them and there ready to go. If you cant be stuffed, or cant find them, then Ive heard allen keys work real good, just get a few sizes too big for the keyhole, and ground down one side to make it flat. If you search around this forum, you'll probly find other methods/materials

Good Luck mate!!! Have any prblms, post in this thread.

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