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Safety wire

Post by Don ellis » Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:31 am

What is the most common size used on a model T?

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Re: Safety wire

Post by Humblej » Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:46 am

.032 and .051. I use the smaller wire for smaller applications and the larger wire for wishbone ball joint, flywheel bolts, differential bolts, and other larger bolts.
Aircraft safety wire pliers will make a professional twist for a nice clean job.
Many older posts regarding the best way to do safety wire.


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Re: Safety wire

Post by Original Smith » Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:11 am

I ran out awhile back, and I had to go to three different auto parts stores to find it!


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Re: Safety wire

Post by Don ellis » Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:22 am

I tried that, they have no idea what I’m talking about. Amazon has it though.

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Re: Safety wire

Post by Humblej » Sun Oct 27, 2019 12:20 pm

I get mine at Aircraft Spruce.

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Re: Safety wire

Post by RajoRacer » Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:31 pm

I also procure my S.S. wire through the local aircraft parts store - iron "bailing wire" I p/u at Wilco Farm Store or Tractor Supply.


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Re: Safety wire

Post by D Stroud » Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:24 am

Harbor Freight has Stainless Steel safety wire very reasonable, not sure about the sizes though. Dave
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Re: Safety wire

Post by Randall strickland » Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:29 am

if you want plain old tie wire you can get it at most concrete places it is used to tie rebar.


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Re: Safety wire

Post by John kuehn » Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:55 am

Ace hardware has safety wire in different sizes.

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Re: Safety wire

Post by TonyB » Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:59 am

I use 0.032” wire from McMasters
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