Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:15 pm by GWiens2001
Try making a tensioner that fits into the faceplate. Start square, as wide as both keyways combined, then file it into two parts, one for each side of they keyway. That way, when you get another faceplate (after your facepalm), it will fit that, too. The outside of both sides will still tension the lock just fine, and it would not have applied tension to the center part that broke. If you make it with two arms instead of the normal one, then it will also apply tension evenly to the plug, making picking a little easier. One side will still bind first, but it won't wedge it over.
Gordon
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