circular tension tools

[runnynose]

i saw some circular tension tools (one claiming to be automatic/manual or something). it almost looks like an oven nob, but its a tools used for tension. i tried searching site but no luck...just wondering if it is practical or whatever.

[Romstar]

I've used the HPC versions of these tools. I was actually considering picking up the entire set just for the hell of it.

Now, here is where you go into the "science" of picking.

Using the spring loaded tension tool, you know you have the right tension, but you have to trust it. There is no real feedback with this tool. All of your picking feedback will come from the pick.

The same can be said of weighted tension wrenches. Yeah, they are automatic, but there is no feel.

Some people have developed their technique to include using the feedback from both the wrench and the pick. Take one of them away, and they can't pick as well.

I think they can be a good thing to have, but honestly the best thing is to develop a good feel for your standard wrenches.

Romstar

[drv]

I totally agree with Romstar, but I'd like to add that a spring-loaded
circular tension tool is just PERFECT to be used with an electric pick.

Viince

[aldi locks]

the spring loaded ones are brilliant on euro cylinders as also said above with the aid of a electric pick gun

[Peaky]

I dont know how much they are but if dear you can make one out of a ball race!

Glue, braze or weld a spring on one side between the inner and the outer dia's then attach two pins/blades on the inner dia, a scale can be a sticker on the outside dia with a pointer glued on the inner.

I hope this makes sense.

[EvoRed]

Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK, other than www.devonlocks.com, that seels the spring loaded circular tension tool?

[captainsawdust]

No

I got mine fron multipick in Germany and was here within 3 Days alot quicker than the UK post !

http://www.multipick-service.com/en/start_en.htm

under tension tools

[EvoRed]

Ian,

Did you get the TNT-20? How are you getting on with it and can you remember how much it cost all inc?

Cheers

[captainsawdust]

No more than £24.00 as i had some other stuff off them as well also i got all the vat back !




as being vat registered has some advantages

[Pickermeapie]

Well I have this one that I purchased from Lockpicks.com: http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=266. I dont use it that often to be honest. It gives very hard tension and its hard to tell how much your putting on the lock. I haven't had any sucess with it though. Only thing it would be good for is locks that require heavy tension.