Mystery (to me) tool

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I ran across this tool that belonged to my father. It looks like a wire cutter/stripper, but it's attached to a little cylinder with a screw cap. When I unscrew the cap, it extends outward, but it's spring loaded to pop back in if I let go.

I don't know much about tools, so this one stumped me. Ideas?

[RGinNJ]

1. Do you know the nuts that have holes drilled into them for wires?

This is used to tighten those wires and give them their twist.

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4. Mystery solved

Thanks so much!

[2naSalit]

12. Wow! The first response!

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14. I knew I could

count on the great people at DU to help!

[2naSalit]

15. Usually a good bet.

DU rocks!

[Girard442]

2. Safety wire pliers.

You thread safety wire through something, clamp the pliers on the loose ends and the center handle twirls the pliers round and round to make a nice twist.

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5. Thanks!

Appreciate the assist!

[SeattleVet]

3. Safety wire pliers.

Used for twisting safety wire to hold fasteners in place on aircraft, race cars, motorcycles, etc.

Here's more info:

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6. The video was helpful!

Dad had a small airplane, so now I get why he had this.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. It's a safety wire pliers.

Aviation mechanics use them to twist safety wire that secures some kinds of fasteners. I have one.

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8. Thanks, VO!

That makes sense!

[gibraltar72]

9. Racer, motorcycle, airplane, safety wire, Keeps your nuts secure so to speak.

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10. Protect those nuts

I always say!

Thanks!

[OxQQme]

11. They're also made in left and right twist...

Also a single one that is reversible.

Here's one at amazon --> https://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Tool-41W-Reversible-Twister/dp/B01N34VZN4/ref=sr_1_14?crid=412R07ATMUZI&dchild=1&keywords=safety%2Bwire%2Bpliers&qid=1586722167&sprefix=safety%2Bwire%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-14&th=1

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13. Very cool!

Thanks!

[Kali]

16. cool

I could tell it must be for twisting something, probably wire - but never saw one before or a clue what you would do with the twisted wire. in jewelry work I have seen rigs made from old hand egg beaters and hooks on electric drills but that thing would probably be good too.

[hurl]

17. That's so cool!

Take something that was intended for one thing and apply it artistically to creating something else entirely. Love it!

[JustGene]

18. Used one a couple of times.

A combination of a Yankee screwdriver and wire pliers w/ a lock
Neat tool if you need one.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

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