A new idea well at least for me anyway.

[Retired Wrencher 6,162]

I used to work on Valves for aircraft and we used to do a lot of wire lock or lock wiring. So I had an idea to do this to the chains for the rear tires when you plow snow. I have to say it’s a lot easier. You have to get the wire as tight as you can. So far so good we had a storm last Saturday. It was at frozen big chunky stuff which turned into a ball. They worked well and they’re easily removable and installed a lot easier. I just thought I’d bring it up.There for link I had them why not use them. You don’t have to use the twister that people use when they do lock wiring. You can just use some vice grips. Give it a good snap when you’re making the first twist this will tighten everything up a lot better. I was using mechanic six gauge I believe they call it. Mechanics wire. Enjoy your day. 

[ebinmaine 75,645]

Any pics or videos of the process? 

[ri702bill 10,542]

32 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Any pics or videos of the process? 

[rjg854 12,617]

[kpinnc 16,159]

Do you mean safety wire?

 

 

[953 nut 62,954]

I have used the nine gauge wire that is used along the bottom of a chain link fence on tire chains to add tension, works great.