by raimundo » 2 Aug 2010 8:47
you will want to find a tensor that fits the bottom of the keyway but does not become jammed against the cylinder wall,
One can easily be made from some of the medium width windshield wiper stiffener. Pick up all the wipers you can find out behind the full service garage, take all the stiffener inserts, there are different widths and every one of them has its uses.
You will need a slim shafted pick, this can also be made from wiper inserts. Be sure its rounded and sanded so it can slide easily off the warding hooks and half diamond are the things to use
This lock has both serrated pins and spool pins, so you should be aware of the spool pin light tension and plug reverseing the serrated pins respond to a bit more force,
You also should drop the tension and reset the pins frequently and start over frequently, continuing to try to pick something that is obviously in a bind is only going to frustrate you and cause to much torsion. Its good to start over frequently
However, it has been found that before you drop tension and restart, you may want to give the tension a bit of a force assist with a small flat screwdriver above the tensor blade, sometimes these locks are actually sitting onthe shearline but its unnoticeable until this little force enhancer is used, dont over torque the tension though, it just bends it.
For further advice consult locksmith army our local americanlock guy
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