Safety Wire Twisting Pliers from Harbor Freight, NTDT!

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From the Harbor Freight Website:
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Secure fasteners or electrical connections with this handy safety wire twister tool. The heavy-duty construction, spring return and locking jaws make tedious chores a piece of cake. Simply clamp the wire with the pliers, lock the jaws in place and then pull back to create a uniform twist.
Makes a uniform twist in safety wire
Quickly secure fasteners, plastic sprinkler risers, and electrical connections
Heavy duty construction with a spring return and heavy duty locking jaws
High-carbon steel with polished jaws
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[@davidgriffin14]

I've seen those around for years and never knew what they were for until now. Thanks for the education.

[@1D10CRACY]

I believe they were designed to be used in the aviation industry. Some of the bolts have holes through their heads so you can stick wire through it and lock them in place. But people use them for everything, as they are handy! :D A picture on how that might be used is on this amazon page about half way down. amzn.to/3QMm9Qb

[@tacocin]

They might be new at that store but as a retired aircraft mechanic I can tell you that I used that tool over 50 years ago. I've probably twisted miles of safety wire over the years including .020, .032 & .040 sizes. It was always used to lock down or secure hardware.

[@1D10CRACY]

It's always good to see an Aircraft Mechanic who knows his stuff! :D I had a set I bought from Harbor Freight about 10 years ago and lost track of them. Today while at the store I picked up some replacements. They are not a "new" tool, but a "useful" tool. :D

[@randysmith9636]

We used it at times in the drag racing world also. I bought mine around 1980.
I'm almost positive I bought them off the Snap On truck. Possibly Mac or Matco.

[@Marie579]

Yep used them loads of times on aircraft bolt heads and have occasionally antilocked a few! However always picked up on indies……

[@GIUSAF]

Memories!! Retired USAF F-15 Crew Chief here!!! 👍🏻

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

If you put that thing in my hand and gave me a million years, I still wouldn't have figured that out without seeing a demo.

[@unknownrider3071]

Safety wire and lock wire are two different things. Safety wire is to prevent accidental activation of a switch. It's thin enough that it can be broken in an emergency. Lock wire much thicker and is used to prevent a nut from coming loose.

[@txfatmarine4583]

Marines. Avionics. Ch53D. We called them Swipes.

[@mike97525]

Used that tool in the USAF everything that could unscrew got safety wired

[@ricardom1233]

Engines Shop?

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Thanks, one more tool I don't need that I now need to get

[@noeb5250]

For realz ,just to get 😂

[@CamiloSantana]

I've had the same pair since 1995. I safety wire my oil drain bolts on the motorcycles I've owned over the years.

[@666toysoldier]

A stainless steel version of this may be used by oral surgeons when attaching arch bars to teeth, to immobilize a broken jaw.

[@bobweiram6321]

You can use it to make custom tube brushes.

[@ricardom1233]

Use them in the USAF everyday

[@bradmaas6875]

Mine broke first time I used them.

[@NolanPRuiz]

We use them to make thermocouples

[@yanyansolidor1434]

Where I can buy this kind of wire twister?

[@1962jamesgeorge]

Ask anyone that has been or is currently in avaition maintenance. They'll tell you.

[@agussofyan1003]

ITS cool...

[@El_Camionero]

Former A&P myself. The Harbor Freight version is beyond garbage. Broke immediately when 1st used.

[@1D10CRACY]

My guess is an A&P would never use this, being the harbor freight brand. It's more of a hobby tool, maybe even a back yard mechanic who runs the track on the weekends. I bought mine to secure lock wire fasteners on a hydraulic pump, it performed the job and made this video without breaking. But yeah, it's a 7 dollar tool! ;) You should have used your Milbars!

[@blakechristenson3352]

anybody know if these would work with 9 gauge wire?

[@1D10CRACY]

Doubtful! #9 is pretty big!

[@GoneNForgotten]

@@1D10CRACY are these the 6 inch or 9 inch pliers?

[@hwyfools]

Safety wire your dirt bike grips

[@MarzNet256]

Good call! You can tuck the cut ends into the rubber. I do this on my mountain bikes.