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Tension wrench.

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Tension wrench.

Postby cynebald » 10 Dec 2005 0:47

In this picture, what is the specific use of the "double-sided" tension wrench TW-15?
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Postby vector40 » 10 Dec 2005 0:57

Two wrenches (well, two lengths of blade) in one. Nothing weirder than that.
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Postby Chrispy » 10 Dec 2005 1:08

To apply tension on the top and bottom of the keyway at the same time.
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Postby vector40 » 10 Dec 2005 2:10

Er... cr*p. I was looking at the wrong one (TW-18) :(

My bad. Chrispy's right.
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Postby Woofcat » 10 Dec 2005 11:17

what is the advantage of that?
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Postby Auto45 » 10 Dec 2005 11:19

Woofcat wrote:what is the advantage of that?


Some key-ways have a dust cover and you will need this to keep it open when picking
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Postby SFGOON » 10 Dec 2005 13:35

I feel it gives me better control over the plug and better feedback. When I can I always use a two pronger, though they are not as versitile as the "L" wrenches. Grab one and see how you like it.
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Postby mouse » 10 Dec 2005 13:55

:shock: My eye sight must be getting worse.
All those tension wrenches look like single bladed to me.
TW-18 just has 2 different sizes(different size on each end).
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Postby Woofcat » 10 Dec 2005 15:01

He's talking about the 18 see how it has a notch just down a bit.
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Postby vector40 » 10 Dec 2005 16:49

The 15, not the 18.
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Postby Woofcat » 10 Dec 2005 17:07

Yeah, i guess i am crazy or can't read. Sorry about that.
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Postby digital_blue » 10 Dec 2005 19:16

I find there is often a very different feel when picking a lock with a double pronged wrench. Top and bottom tension seems to allow for better control and better feel. I would use them more often myself, except that they are often awkward to use when picking locks in hand (my preferred form of practice).

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Postby Auto45 » 10 Dec 2005 19:32

I manly use double tension on car doors locks
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Postby cynebald » 10 Dec 2005 23:36

Very enlightening. Thanks, everyone. :)
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Postby mouse » 11 Dec 2005 6:10

My tension wrenches.

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The top one is a standard wrench.
THe other three are dual bladed/pronged wrenches.
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