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I finally found a better way to safety wire those tight spots
Was working on a Cessna 172 at KAPA last month, trying to safety wire a bolt tucked behind the starter. My hands were cramping up trying to get the angle right with regular pliers. An old timer from the hangar next door handed me a pair of curved duckbill pliers and said 'try these, you'll thank me later.' That little swap cut my time from 20 minutes down to about 8. Anyone else got a go-to tool for those impossible access points?
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logan20512d ago
That "old timer" tip about the curved duckbill pliers is a perfect example of how the right tool can totally change your whole approach to a frustrating job. It's funny how often we try to muscle through something with what we have, when just swapping to something made for that exact angle can save you a ton of time and headache. It's like when you finally get a good pair of scissors at home and wonder why you put up with the dull ones for so long.
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