bending torsion wrenches, suggestions??

[bigsean]

Having only started picking locks in the last fortnight, I have been pleased with my results so far, but I do find that when using the torsion wrench to raise the pins I have no problem, but when it comes to turning the cylinder my torsion wrenches are bending. Does anyone have any suggestions??

[Pheniox]

back off on the tension, you don't need much at all to turn the cylinder. Light tension is the best way to go.

And what do you mean picking the pins with your tension wrench?

[Varjeal]

bigsean: First, welcome to LP101.

To your post: The tool used to manipulate the actual pins/wafers themselves is called a "pick". The tool used to put torsion on the plug of the lock is called the "tension" tool. If the tension tool that your using is rigid (that is, does not bend or bends very little) then it is highly likely that you are using far too much pressure on the tool to turn the cylinder.

If your tension tool is quite flexible (you can bend it more than an inch or two and it returns to its normal state) then it is alright to bend.

In either case you will most likely need to lighten up on your tension as Phoenix stated previously. I'm not sure what your level of experience is, but it is very common for both beginner's and even experienced lock pickers to use too much tension.

This is something every lock manipulator needs to work on continually, the art of tensioning a plug properly.

Good luck and keep us posted. If you have any further questions, post away.

Once again, welcome to LP101.

[sotsog]

Ja, when you start, you think, ahhh i'll put loads of pressure on it because it won't open, and then i'll get really annoyed and start bending it hard. I did it, and im sure everyone who has had some experience in lockpicking has done it.

Light pressure is the way to go man !!!!!!!!!!!

Often you need a lot less pressure than you expect, an di mean a lot less:!:!!!!!!!:!:

[Pheniox]

not to mention with light pressure, you can feel a mushroom or anti-picking pin. those tend to push your tension wrench the way that you arn't pushing. and it makes it easier to pick the lock in general, b/c you don't have to push down as hard on the pins to overcome the tension you are putting on with the wrench