How to avoid sharp zip tie ends (4 Easy Ways)
Sharp cable tie edges are dangerous and can cause serious injuries. But you can avoid or eliminate them using any of the 4 methods in this article.
Fasteners
This category is about all fasteners that require the use of specialty pliers to install or remove. A good example is a hog ring fastener which requires hog ring pliers to clamp it into place.
How to avoid deforming snap rings (4 Easy Tips)
Snap rings are great for fastening components on a shaft or inside a bore. But they can fail easily when deformed. In this article, learn what causes a snap ring to deform and how to avoid it.
How to remove cotter pin with pliers
When you don't have a cotter pin puller to remove split pins, you can use diagonal cutters or needle nose pliers. Here is how to do it.
What is safety wire? All you need to know about safety wire.
Safety wire locks bolts on critical parts by fastening them together methodically. In this article, you will learn more about safety wire and how to use it in various projects.
How to splice bungee cords with hog rings and hog ring pliers
Previously, I have shared how to securely attach bungee cord hooks with hog rings. But how do you splice or fasten together two pieces of bungee cord without using a bungee splicing kit or tying the ugly knots? In this…
What are split rings and their uses
You have probably come across a type of ring with double strands for holding small objects together. The objects could be a bunch of keys, fish lures, a treble hook, or a piece of jewelry. That’s a split ring. In…
What are Snap Rings and How to Use them
Bore housings and shafts in machines have special types of rings that hold the assemblies in place. Find out more about those retainer rings in this article.
What are Hog Rings and How to use them
Perhaps what came to mind when you first heard hog rings is rings for pigs. Surprisingly, you are not wrong. The name hog is a British name for large castrated male pigs. Because the pigs have a natural behavior of…