How to Safety-Wire - Play It Safe!

Once drilled, the bolts are torqued to spec and the first loop of wire is ran through the head of the fastener. Note the relationship of the wire in regards to which end is on the top and which is on the bottom.

Using the safety wire pliers, the length of wire between the first and second fastener is twisted using a right-hand, or clockwise, twisting method.

Next, the wire is pulled through and around the second fastener. Again, note the relationship between the two wires.

I decided to try my hand at a multiple fastener run and continued on to the third fastener. The result isn't beautiful but illustrates the basic technique.

This hub and rotor adapter is "safetyed" in a similar fashion.

To finish off the run, the last length is twisted after exiting the third fastener and the tab bent under and out of the way.

Here's another trio of fasteners "safetyed." Note that the wire is twisted counterclockwise between the second and third fastener to keep the loop in position against the head of the second bolt.