How to remove cotter pin with pliers
I like to use the right tool for the job all the time because it is the right thing to do. And this applies also to when I am removing cotter pins from a vehicle’s suspension. But that does not…
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.
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…