How to Lock Wire Drilled Head Bolts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide the length.

   The length of the piece of wire to be used is determined by the distance between the bolts that need to be lock wired.
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   Step 2: Cut the length.

   The wire should be cut to a length that is a little bit longer than twice that distance between the bolts. ,,, Pull together until the two ends are firm and tied around the first drilled-head bolt. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Take the safety wire

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   Step 4: thread one end of the safety wire through one of the holes and pull it back

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   Step 5: and thread the other end through another hole in the same bolt and bring them together.

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   Step 6: Put the two ends of the wire equal in length and form a loop through the bolt head.

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   Step 7: Grab the wire a short distance before the loose ends with using the safety wire pliers tool.

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   Step 8: Using safety wire pliers grab the 2 wires where they reach the halfway of the second bolt and twist them 2-9 times depending on the diameter of the wire used

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   Step 9: the thicker the wire is the less turns needed.

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    Step 10: Release the wire from the tool

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    Step 11: with the two loose ends remaining adjacent to each other.

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    Step 12: Insert one of those ends through one of the holes on the bolt

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    Step 13: and pulled through the other hole

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    Step 14: then insert the other end through the hole and bring the two ends together.

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    Step 15: Put the two ends of the wire equal in length and form a loop through the bolt head.

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    Step 16: Repeat the twisting process on the two loose ends and fold them towards the bolt in a way so the wire won't lose itself.

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    Step 17: When done

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    Step 18: cut and twist the loose end with a pair of diagonal cutters or the safety wire cutters to prevent cutting fingers.

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