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Tension wrenches to long

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Tension wrenches to long

Postby jimtur » 11 Apr 2019 22:00

I find when I pick a kik lock the tension wrench from pick sets are to long when locks are mounted on doors. The tension wrench hits the door frame because it is to long. I have to bend it or cut it into to use it.
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Re: Tension wrenches to long

Postby femurat » 12 Apr 2019 2:26

Yes, sometimes you have to shorten the tension wrench. It depends on the use you're going to make of it. I like to make mines as long as possible, so I get better feedback.

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Re: Tension wrenches to long

Postby lostnwilderness » 11 Oct 2019 20:05

Learn to Roll your own - really helpful, more versatile and will make you a better picker.
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