Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 Okay what is it? This was in a box of tools I purchased at an auction. The box contained your ordinary array of wrenches, screw drivers, pliers and such so nothing that gave me a clue as to what this is. They look like pliers but have that funny thing between the handles. The metal knob end of the funny thing corkscrews out. The white plastic cap on the other end seemingly does nothing. The handles can be locked together by a spring loaded screw. Anybody have any clue as to what the purpose of this is? I'm kind of a tool guy but I have never seen one of these before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 They're "Safety Wire Pliers". Designed to twist wire "stays" on bolts and nut in aircraft. They're used in other industries, too, I think. http://www.grumpysperformance.com/spinner5-w.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 that's it, can't recall where I saw one but Mike is right about the use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zip 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 Got a pair in my toolbox.Works especially well for fixing chain link fences.Also my go to tool for making snares for trapping season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 Mike nailed it. Also used in racing sports as well. Sometimes for the bolts in brake parts and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 Thank you!! I've never seen one before and was a bit perplexed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j8000 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2019 Yup, used that tool many of times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2019 I've never used one but now that I know what it does I hope to get a chance to use it. Probably not but it's not taking up much room while I wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooknut 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2019 Great for making strong forms for pouring cement. A doubled heavy wire is passed through holes on opposite sides of the form, and a nail inserted through the bend. The pliers are locked on the tag ends, and you pull the spiralled handle, which twists the wire tight. After the cement sets, you clip off the wire - in the picture, it appears there was a LOT of wire clipping done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyblev 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2019 Safety wire pliers spot on. I used them numerous times wiring nuts on aircraft while in the Air Force. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2019 Nope it looks like it was barely used. There's a machined divot in the cutting blades. Not sure why. I assume it's for crimping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
