Double Prong Tension

[zsoutendijk]

I found these a while back off the falle website and now on lockpickshop...
has anybody had any luck with these... are they any good?



further more, what should the width be?
how would you make one... im thinking hacksaw with a circular file down the middle

any help would be super!

Thanks

-Zack

[dboeren]

The set sold at lockpickshop is made by Peterson: http://www.peterson-international.com/tensiontools.htm

I like the idea, theoretically they should give you more room to work and there may be some feel benefit to having the tool anchored at both the top and the bottom.

Also, some locks seem to have a keyway shape which is hard to get a good grip with just a basic "L" shaped wrench. This style should work well on any shape.

I just ordered a basic SouthOrd set as a gift earlier today and bought myself one of these sets, so once it comes in I'll let you know what I think. In the meantime, I'd love to hear what some of the veterans have to say about this style.

[freakparade3]

I have one of those wrenches, well I should say HAD. They do not work very well. They do not spread in the keyway so theres nothing to hold it in place. If you are looking for a double pronged tensor I suggest ordering the one from www.lockpicktools.com It's a great tool to have.

[dboeren]

Shouldn't the tension against the sides of the keyway as you apply your torque hold the tool in place?

That springy one on lockpicktools looks good too, shame their shipping prices are so ridiculous. Plus, every item you add they keep going up too.

[freakparade3]

Shouldn't the tension against the sides of the keyway as you apply your torque hold the tool in place?

That springy one on lockpicktools looks good too, shame their shipping prices are so ridiculous. Plus, every item you add they keep going up too.

As you pick the lock the prongs on the tool slip and pop out. It's not a very effective tool. The opening between the prongs does not provide much room for your pick to work on a double sided lock. If you want an effective tool for tensioning double sided wafer locks it's worth the shipping to get a good one.

[dboeren]

I'll try them out when they arrive then, and if they don't seem to work well I'll probably pick up the other kind. Thanks!