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where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

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where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby _Forest_Berry_ » 12 Dec 2014 1:06

Just raked open an yale lock ( i think that was the name) that my friend brought me it had an really tight keyway and i want to get an tension tool i could use in the top as mine are to large. So what is a god tension tool to get if i want to use it for top of keyway and where should I buy I currently live in italy but I can order from uk
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Reason: fixed your title. please use titles that give the reader a preview of what they're about to click on, not fancy colorful titles.
picking your nose and picking a lock are 2 extremely different things only thing they got in common is the satisfaction :P
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby Wizer » 12 Dec 2014 5:10

Shorten your regular tensioner by filing it.
Its also easy to make your own. You can use metal inserts from windshield wipers, street sweeper bristles, or any available scrap metal.
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby Divinorum » 12 Dec 2014 8:15

If you are looking to buy something, I recommend the Peterson pry bars. You can buy them from Peterson direct http://www.thinkpeterson.com or our sponsor http://www.lockpickshop.com
Edit: not to sure about overseas shipping :/
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby cheerIO » 12 Dec 2014 18:45

I would recommend a set of cheap allen wrenches.

Just cut the tips a little shorter. If you can't find one that is a perfect fit, then file it until you have no clearance.

Each keyway is going to have a slightly different width and having a wrench that fits absolutely perfectly gives you amazing control when backing up the plug for security pins.
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby docjon » 13 Dec 2014 20:01

I got both the thin and thick pry bars and they work great. I suspect anything made by Peterson works great. As has been mentioned before, you can make you own tension wrenches to fit whatever angle you desire. But keep picking. Docjon
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby Legion303 » 15 Dec 2014 0:04

I use TOK almost exclusively, and I make my own wrenches out of wiper blade inserts. I recommend it highly.
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby daniel22747 » 20 Dec 2014 20:19

Just google peterson pry bar.

Get both the standard and the lite version.

If you can only get one I recomend the peterson pry bar lite as it will fit in way more locks.
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Re: where to buy a top of keyway tension tool

Postby sentientsentinel » 17 Feb 2015 9:17

Check lockpickshop.com first but if they don't have them try Peterson manufacturing or Sparrows lock picks.
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