Peterson Flat Tension Tools

[Cherokee]

I don't know if it's only me, or do others have trouble getting on with Peterson flat tension tools?

Their picks are excellent but I just can't get on with the tension tools, and end up going back to the usual Sothord's or homemades.

Am I doing something wrong or is there a technique i've totaly missed?

I welcome your views.


Kind Regards

Cherokee

[dmux]

i really like them, but i have a ton of tension tools and i think that the tension tool is more important than the pick because sometimes you have to try many different tension tools to find the one that works

but i like using them in that small gap where the pins meet the plug, and the serrated ones help "lock" them in place

[dmux]

i really like them, but i have a ton of tension tools and i think that the tension tool is more important than the pick because sometimes you have to try many different tension tools to find the one that works

but i like using them in that small gap where the pins meet the plug, and the serrated ones help "lock" them in place

[JackNco]

ive only used the pry bar. the flat 5 set is on my wish list. but no i dont get on with it at all.

Im hoping the flat 5's will sit better.

[Eyes_Only]

I have the Peterson Pry Bar and a flat tension wrench from HPC. Both work very well and I use them for most everything I pick. The Flat 5 is on my wish list also but I'm putting it off because I'm doing just fine with what I have now.

[JackNco]

I dont have any HPC tools. hope to give some a try at the open.

[Gordon Airporte]

I have to agree with you. Now, granted have a DIY version, but it was made from a template and the thickness is right. Really it's the basic way it works that I haven't been able to get comfortable with.
If I'm holding a mortise cylinder free-hand the keyway ends up being sideways and I just can't control the pick like that. If the lock is mounted with the keyway vertical my wrist has to be bent at an uncomfortable angle to put pressure on the wrench.
But, many people swear by them, so I guess it's just something you have to try for yourself.

[blake1803]

I have the Peterson Pry Bar and a flat tension wrench from HPC. Both work very well and I use them for most everything I pick. The Flat 5 is on my wish list also but I'm putting it off because I'm doing just fine with what I have now.

I didn't know HPC had a flat tension tool.. sounds interesting. Any idea what part number it is?

[Eyes_Only]

I didn't know either but it comes in these two sets, http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... &ProdID=70 and http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... &ProdID=71 . I don't think they sell them individually since I theres nothing about the tools on their website.

[acestor]

I have both the Peterson Flat 5 tension tools and the Peterson 3 Serrated Tension tools. Both have small serrations that really do help hold the wrench in the keyway. Since I prefer a firm wrench, of the two, I prefer the 3 serrated tension tools as they are firmer than the flat 5.