Lock Picking 101 Forum
A community dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking.
       

Lock Picking 101 Home
Login
Profile
Members
Forum Rules
Frequent Forum Questions
SEARCH
View New Posts
View Active Topics


Live Chat on Discord
LP101 Forum Chat
Keypicking Forum Chat
Reddit r/lockpicking Chat



Learn How to Pick Locks
FAQs & General Questions
Got Beginner Questions?
Pick-Fu [Intermediate Level]


Ask a Locksmith
This Old Lock
This Old Safe
What Lock Should I Buy?



Hardware
Locks
Lock Patents
Lock Picks
Lock Bumping
Lock Impressioning
Lock Pick Guns, Snappers
European Locks & Picks
The Machine Shop
The Open Source Lock
Handcuffs


Member Spotlight
Member Introductions
Member Lock Collections
Member Social Media


Off Topic
General Chatter
Other Puzzles


Locksmith Business Info
Training & Licensing
Running a Business
Keyways & Key Blanks
Key Machines
Master Keyed Systems
Closers and Crash Bars
Life Safety Compliance
Electronic Locks & Access
Locksmith Supplies
Locksmith Lounge


Buy Sell Trade
Buy - Sell - Trade
It came from Ebay!


Advanced Topics
Membership Information
Special Access Required:
High Security Locks
Vending Locks
Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Bypass Techniques
Safes & Safe Locks
Automotive Entry & Tools
Advanced Buy/Sell/Trade


Locksport Groups
Locksport Local
Chapter President's Office
Locksport Board Room
 

Has anyone made an attempt at..

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

Has anyone made an attempt at..

Postby UnlockD » 21 Apr 2010 19:21

building a "Spring loaded circular tension tool?"
I've read that they reduce 'feel', and are quite awkward to handle, but I imagine that'd be the case mostly on padlocks, not deadlocks.
That aside, if anyone has created one, or knows where to find the patent, could you be so kind as to enlighten me?
Thanks
Image
UnlockD
 
Posts: 100
Joined: 13 Mar 2010 18:17
Location: Ontario, Canada

Re: Has anyone made an attempt at..

Postby Eyes_Only » 21 Apr 2010 19:36

I have a commercially made version and I never use it. You do indeed loose a lot of feedback on the tension side. I got it for work when picking locks that is right next to a wall or a door jamb doesn't allow a regular "L" shaped wrenches free movement but those issues were solved when I got the Peterson pry bar top tension wrench.
If a lock is a puzzle, then its key is the complete picture
Eyes_Only
Supporter
Supporter
 
Posts: 4111
Joined: 17 Dec 2003 20:33

Re: Has anyone made an attempt at..

Postby ChemicalRobot » 22 Apr 2010 0:00

Yeah I don't own one but I hear they are sort of just a novelty item.
Image
Are you a lockpicking enthusiast in the Oregon area? If so, send me a message. Maybe we could collaborate. - Evan
ChemicalRobot
 
Posts: 80
Joined: 9 Jan 2010 19:19
Location: Oregon, USA


Return to Lock Picks

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest