Bumping technique

[lockstar5000]

Hi-

Am wondering if you guys just use your fingers to apply tension while bumping or if you use some sort of lever. I saw a vid on bumping and noticed that the guy had placed a rod of some sort into the hole in the head of the key to apply tension. I tried it using a cylindrical file and it worked pretty well, and no danger of smashing your fingers! What do you guys do?

[keysman]

My favorite is a skewer: http://www.webstaurantstore.com/10-bamboo-skewer-100-bag/48510SKEW.html

Cheep, easy to replace and can be used for cooking too

[IndigoChild]

I use my longest tension wrench and pull one side and push the other with my thumb and pointer to get nice even torque. i get amazing results and keeps your fingers safe

[lockstar5000]

Thanks Keysman I tried the skewer and it worked great so i threw a few in my tool bag.

[Falc0n]

I just use the fingers.
take the pain like å man! Lol

But actually feel that i can controll the key much better that way.

[butterboy]

I got tired of hitting my self, so what I did was drill 2 holes in the key and made a plastic lever and riveted them together.