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Subject: | Re: A-type OD drain plug & safety wires |
From: | Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net> |
Date: | Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:51:09 -0700 |
References: | <01BEA866.CD1E5400.randallyoung@earthlink.net> <374E412D.BAC720A7@ricochet.net> <37767CBF.96921D6F@earthlink.net> <3776965D.5EE8@azstarnet.com> |
I heartily recommend the magic tool. Less than $20 at Harbor Freight. In addition to the "twirler" knob, it has rounded jaws so they don't nick the wire (leaving a weak spot to break), and 'springy' handles, so you don't crush the wire when you lock the handles. Randall George Hahn wrote: > At a recent club tech session on Gearbox rebuild the member performing > the rebuild had a tool specifically designed for neatly twisting safety > wires... sort of a pair of pliers with a cork-screw plunger that you > pull to produce a perfect twist. > > Of course one can get a similar result with just pliers and practice but > the tool added a little "voila!" to the process. > > Geo Hahn > 59 TR3A |
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