Hey guys! I need advice on a tension tool.

[billdeserthills]

I Just got my hands on a set of HExagon.InBus-tools (the ones you use for industrial use) they are made of CromVanadium steel, if you get a 2-5mm set of those, grind them temper on the "L" Shaped end they should resist all torque you can apply wirth one finger (indeed, i broke the 5mm one using a 600mm Tube as amplifier ^^) the only thing you should really take care of is the temperature while grinding, try to keep it as cold as possible (using a hand file... this will take some days but not overheating the material is essential here) and you wont't have any more problems ^^

Thanks for the tip! You can also sink the heat away by submersing most of the metal in water while you grind it with a rotary hand tool (Use a vise or other holding device if it's awkward to use pliers like vise grips). As long as you don't grind like a maniac, that keeps things nice and cool. If you're grinding a lot, just stop once in a while. Always finish with a hand file and sandpaper though, for a better end product. In the jewelry trade, sinking heat is a gigantic help if you have to use a torch near heat sensitive stones. Keeps them cool and safe while you weld.

Ice cube works faster with a grinder hold your allen wrench with your fingers, you'll be careful to Not get it too hot that way

Anyone else ever wonder at the way a carbide die grinder bit won't seem to bother your hand at all, until you hit your fingernail with it? Yeouch!
Thank You Lee press-on-nails

[Wiseman501]

I Just got my hands on a set of HExagon.InBus-tools (the ones you use for industrial use) they are made of CromVanadium steel, if you get a 2-5mm set of those, grind them temper on the "L" Shaped end they should resist all torque you can apply wirth one finger (indeed, i broke the 5mm one using a 600mm Tube as amplifier ^^) the only thing you should really take care of is the temperature while grinding, try to keep it as cold as possible (using a hand file... this will take some days but not overheating the material is essential here) and you wont't have any more problems ^^

Thanks for the tip! You can also sink the heat away by submersing most of the metal in water while you grind it with a rotary hand tool (Use a vise or other holding device if it's awkward to use pliers like vise grips). As long as you don't grind like a maniac, that keeps things nice and cool. If you're grinding a lot, just stop once in a while. Always finish with a hand file and sandpaper though, for a better end product. In the jewelry trade, sinking heat is a gigantic help if you have to use a torch near heat sensitive stones. Keeps them cool and safe while you weld.

Ice cube works faster with a grinder hold your allen wrench with your fingers, you'll be careful to Not get it too hot that way

Anyone else ever wonder at the way a carbide die grinder bit won't seem to bother your hand at all, until you hit your fingernail with it? Yeouch!
Thank You Lee press-on-nails

Hahaha, I know that feeling, man. Yeah, I like to keep a little cup of water around where I do belt sanding and hard polishing on jewelry to save my fingers. That stuff gets hot as hell very quickly. I've never tried an ice cube, since I thought submersing the item would be faster. Can't hurt to give it a shot! Water's just been easier to come by too. No freezer at most jewelry stores.