Tension Tools

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Lock Pick Tension Wrenches & Tools You'll hear it said time and time again, "Lock picking is 99% tension!", and while that's probably a slight exaggeration, you can't avoid the fact that unless you know how to use lock pick tension tools, you probably won't pick any locks. The tension wrench is the first item to go into the lock, and you use it to apply a light amount of pressure. Doing so creates a very tiny ledge — along what we in the trade call '”The Shearline” — meaning whether you're picking, raking, or bumping, the pins have somewhere to “sit'” while the other pins are being worked. Get all 5 pins to sit on the shearline and the lock opens. Tension is very important, and so are your lock pick tension wrenches and tension tools. Whether you're picking lever locks, pin-cylinders, wafer locks or others, the chances are you'll require a tension tool. We have an excellent range of many types here at LockPickWorld, and I would advice you ensure you have a variety at your disposal. Variety is the key to lock picking, and with a pun like that you know I must be right! Other names for tension tools include torque wrench and tension wrench. So if you want to know how to use a torque wrench, how to use a tension tool, or how to use a tension wrench, you're in the right place to get started. What Are Tension Wrenches For? If you want to learn how to lockpick, a set of tension wrenches is one of the best tension tools to have in your lock pick set, in fact, they're essential. These lock pick tension tools are the backbone of every lock pick kit. Pin tumbler locks are the most common locks used in house doors. Tension wrenches are used to apply pressure to the bottom of pin tumbler locks to keep pins from being pushed down by the springs after getting set correctly by lock picks. What is a Circular Tension Tool used for? A circular tension tool is a lockpicking device that goes into and around the keyhole of a lock - like a normal tension wrench - it is designed to pro