Double-ended tension wrench

[Eagle]

Hi everybody,

Its hard to tell from the pictures online, but what is the purpose of a double ended tension wrench? Is it a combo of the Standard Tension Wrench (TW-01) and the Thin Line Tension Wrench (TW-11)? Do any of you have it and would you recommend it?

Also, how long is it? It appears long.

I have searched this site and used Google to help find the answer, but have come up empty handed.

Thanks

[Mr Ules]

well, instead of having six tension wrenches you would have three. The reason I have several tension wrenches, each to be able to fit different keyholes.

[mgaidica]

I cut one side very short so it can be used in the top of a lock, sometimes it give you a little more freedom in one wrench...

[benzy2]

Depending on the size and shape of the opening on the plug different tension wrenches are better for different locks. So if you plan to do much picking on a variety of locks you need to have a variety of tension wrenches. A double sided wrench will cut the number of wrenches in half due to the fact that each end has a wrench instead of just one end. You can store more picks this way as you are taking up less space with wrenches. I personaly dont care for double sided tools. Double sided picks dont give me the grip and feel that a regular pick does and a double sided tension wrench can make it harder to keep the correct tension if it gets in the way. I dont have a problem though with a little bit bigger bag for the wrenches. If space is a high priority a set of double sided wrenches and picks may be more important to you.

[Eagle]

thanks for your replies. but are the heads on the double-tension-wrench different sizes? For example, is one side bigger and the opposite side is smaller?

[Mr Ules]

Depending on the size and shape of the opening on the plug different tension wrenches are better for different locks. So if you plan to do much picking on a variety of locks you need to have a variety of tension wrenches. A double sided wrench will cut the number of wrenches in half due to the fact that each end has a wrench instead of just one end. You can store more picks this way as you are taking up less space with wrenches.

I'd like to point out that I already mentioned this in my post above.

[Sabin37]

thanks for your replies. but are the heads on the double-tension-wrench different sizes? For example, is one side bigger and the opposite side is smaller?

In case Mr Ules post was a little vague, yes the ends are different for use on differnet locks. No offense intended Mr Ules.

[Eagle]

OK, thanks everyone. You have been very helpful.

[silent]

I just made a double sided adjustable tension wrench. It seems to work better in locks with odd shaped key holes. The ones where the tension wrench slips and makes you get screwwed up, are a great lock to use it on.

[Eagle]

Does anyone have any experience buying from southord.com? All i read about is the 10% discount from lockpickshop.com...which is fine, but still comes out more expensive. I want a reliable company but do not care how long it takes to arrive; what ever is the cheapest.

[benzy2]

I'd like to point out that I already mentioned this in my post above.

Not to be rude but i thought i would elaborate on your post. I figured if he didnt realize the differences in tension wrenches he might not exactly understand the differences in the keyholes. I thought a little more explanation was in order. I thought could add onto your post to help clarify the goods and bads of double sided picks. I guess i was wrong.

[Mr Ules]

no that's good. I realized after rereading it that it would have been to vague for a beginner lockpicker.