Tension wrench question

by **Lucky1406** » 20 Aug 2006 23:15

Well, I just got in a set of jigglers(fun, but not the same as picking), but am having a hard time finding a use for this tension wrench. Its the first one on the left of the four that are laid out in the set. http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... &ProdID=32
It came with a washer ring around it, but I think that was just to keep its tension, though, I'm not really sure. Can anyone list any locks that they use this one on. Or a pic of how to use it, I just cant see how its supposed to work. Thanks,
Nick

by **Legion303** » 20 Aug 2006 23:23

Those wrenches are used to put tension on both the top and bottom of the keyway. I'm pretty sure they're used mostly in auto locks but that's a topic for the advanced forums. Also bear in mind that I've never used one and am going from memory, so if I'm wrong someone will correct me. :)

-steve

by **Lucky1406** » 21 Aug 2006 0:15

Thanks, I have no intrest in Autos right now, not unless I can get an old lock from a junkyard. I dont want to pick my own car, and am not looking to get into anyone elses. Thanks for the post though,
Nick

by **Krypos** » 21 Aug 2006 0:23

Lucky1406 wrote:Thanks, I have no intrest in Autos right now...

then why the heck did you buy auto jigglers?!

Bypassing the language filters on this site, for any reason, is strictly prohibited. There is no reason you absolutely have to use that word. This is your warning. --Omikron

by **Lucky1406** » 21 Aug 2006 0:31

I believe that auto jigglers are much different. also these work for many different kinds of locks. Also, I just liked the idea of them. I saw someone using them on YouTube, and thought I'd get a set. There is nothing wrong with expanding your set of tools. Besides, I always like to be prepaired. If i cant pick a lock for a friend, and he needs in to his house, These may help. I am still playing with them. so far they seem to work well in some combination locks. Kind of fun to have. anyways....
Nick

by **globallockytoo** » 21 Aug 2006 1:33

The turning wrench that looks like tweezers...can be used for double sided house locks too where the wafer (disc) tumblers are different on each side and you need to maintain tension when switching from picking side a to picking side b.

by **Krypos** » 21 Aug 2006 2:02

to be helpful for once:

the double sided TW can also be used for locks with restrictive keyways and/or where you need more room at bottom to manipulate your pick. it can help because both sides are a bit smaller.

by **Bud Wiser** » 21 Aug 2006 10:32

That's a interesting looking rack set. Looks like it may also work on some cars too, though I doubt any thing after 1990. But if your ever at a junk yard give it a try.

This set looks like it may be very useful for raking! Have you tried them yet? I agree, nothing wrong with expanding your arsenal. I like the idea of a dedicated rack set!

BTW, what brand is that? It looks like a Majestic case.

by **VashTSPD** » 21 Aug 2006 16:54

Bud Wiser wrote:That's a interesting looking rack

I bet you say that to all the guys :lol:

by **Bud Wiser** » 21 Aug 2006 17:27

VashTSPD wrote:
Bud Wiser wrote:That's a interesting looking rack

I bet you say that to all the guys

only to the guys that have intersting racks

by **linty** » 21 Aug 2006 20:19

that's a double sided tension wrench for a lock with wafers on the top and the bottom. a single sided tension wrench will make it difficult because it blocks your picking on one of the sides. i prefer to use 2 regular tension wrenches because i find the double sided ones never quite sit right. once in a while it's good to have though.

by **Lucky1406** » 21 Aug 2006 23:16

Yeah, Its a Majestic case. I like them so far, But havent gotten them to work on many pin tumbler locks. Though I admit that I dont get them out much, not as much fun. I can see using them in a jam when I cant pick the lock, But not for practicing around the house with. I need to go by a junk yard and see how much they would charge for old car locks. Does anyone know? they wouldnt be worth much since they prolly dont have the keys. but then again, maybe they do. It would be cool to have a collection of car locks to play with. Would have to read up more to be able to pick them though.

by **Bud Wiser** » 22 Aug 2006 11:21

Lucky1406 wrote:Yeah, Its a Majestic case. I like them so far, But havent gotten them to work on many pin tumbler locks. Though I admit that I dont get them out much, not as much fun. I can see using them in a jam when I cant pick the lock, But not for practicing around the house with. I need to go by a junk yard and see how much they would charge for old car locks. Does anyone know? they wouldnt be worth much since they prolly dont have the keys. but then again, maybe they do. It would be cool to have a collection of car locks to play with. Would have to read up more to be able to pick them though.

I wouldn't mind having a set of those. I bet they could pop open most master locks in 5 seconds or less

by **Krypos** » 22 Aug 2006 14:40

Krypos wrote:
Lucky1406 wrote:Thanks, I have no intrest in Autos right now...

then why the heck did you buy auto jigglers?!

Bypassing the language filters on this site, for any reason, is strictly prohibited. There is no reason you absolutely have to use that word. This is your warning. --Omikron

was wondering when someone would see that. its been up for a while now. thanks for the warning omi. ill try and adhere to the rules. (mostly)

by **Lucky1406** » 23 Aug 2006 2:37

They can open most master locks really easily if you choose the right pick. thats the hard part. But with some practice, you can get a good guess to what works with most locks. I must say though, they take some skill to really be able to use effectivly. I'll get there though,
Nick

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