Paul Eastham
Well Known Member
I've read AC43.13 about how cotter pins are supposed to look when installed, but I am wondering: what's the right tool for the job? I usually end up manhandling them with the snout of my diagonal cutters, which is prone to slipping and generally making a mess.
Do you bend first then trim to proper length? What tool do you use to trim when they are up snug against the nut/bolt as required?
If you trim first, it seems like you need to apply a lot of force very near to the bend location (i.e. not much mechanical advantage due to having a shorter "lever"). How do you grip them?
Surely there must be an easy way!
Do you bend first then trim to proper length? What tool do you use to trim when they are up snug against the nut/bolt as required?
If you trim first, it seems like you need to apply a lot of force very near to the bend location (i.e. not much mechanical advantage due to having a shorter "lever"). How do you grip them?
Surely there must be an easy way!