Bolt Drilling Fixture

[Ryan]

If you love safety wire as much as I do, you'll love this fixture. It provides a fast and simple way to drill bolt heads for your trick safety wire applications. It's made out of aluminum and...
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[dledinger]

I've had my eye on the one that drills nuts on the corner.

 

[airsanford]

or you could buy the exact same thing from Pegasus Racing for $64.99.......


Graham shows a spray can of Break Free for $88 too. Must cost a fortune for that zotsy website.

 

[Ryan]

or you could buy the exact same thing from Pegasus Racing for $64.99.......


Graham shows a spray can of Break Free for $88 too. Must cost a fortune for that zotsy website.

I think the website is lacking... Especially compared to their gorgeous print material... In any case, thanks for the info. Post links!

And welcome to garagejournal.com!

 

[speed bump]

Interesting but I can't ever think of a time where I would of needed this or even wanted it. Hell I can't even think of a time I used safety wire (I did look at a roll or 2 of it about a month ago in my grandpas tool box though).

 

[Ryan]

Interesting but I can't ever think of a time where I would of needed this or even wanted it. Hell I can't even think of a time I used safety wire (I did look at a roll or 2 of it about a month ago in my grandpas tool box though).

Build a hot rod... You'll see the light.

 

[krusty the clown]

Interesting but I can't ever think of a time where I would of needed this or even wanted it. Hell I can't even think of a time I used safety wire (I did look at a roll or 2 of it about a month ago in my grandpas tool box though).

inner primary bolts on a harley davidson.......if a bolt comes loose it can ruin your day

 

[Ryan]

To me, it's just one of those things that is mechanically gorgeous...

Here's a great write up on the basics:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215935&highlight=safety+wire

 

[milkovich]

Ride a british twin in anger.

Safety wire is your friend.

 

[Vulturej]

Work at a dairy certified (Food Grade) manufacturing facility and safety wire very common. Thanks Ryan for the post, the fixture is defiantly cheaper in the long run that buying the safety wire bolts.

 

[krehmkej]

If you have any involvement in racing, you will know all about safety wire. They REALLY don't like fluids and parts spilling on the track.

 

[-B-]

Tied bolts are used on DH (down hill) disc brakes and some MTB'ers still wire tie their grips.

personally i'd rather use new factory bolts pre drilled