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  2. Positive locking device - Wikipedia

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    A wheel hub with a castellated nut secured in the center using a cotter pin to prevent it from unscrewing. A positive locking device is a device used in conjunction with a fastener in order to positively lock the fastener. This means that the fastener cannot work loose from vibrations. The following is a list of positive locking devices: [1] A ...

  3. Split pin - Wikipedia

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    A split pin, also known as a cotter pin, or cotter key in the US, [1] is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet. Typically made of thick wire with a half-circular cross section, split pins come in multiple sizes and types.

  4. Clevis fastener - Wikipedia

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    The clevis is a U-shaped piece that has holes at the end of the prongs to accept the clevis pin. The clevis pin is similar to a bolt, but is either partially threaded or unthreaded with a cross-hole for a split pin. A tang is a piece that is sometimes fitted in the space within the clevis and is held in place by the clevis pin.

  5. Shackle - Wikipedia

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    Different types of shackles. The yellow cable ties indicate the date of the last tool inspection. A well-used shackle. A shackle (or shacklebolt), also known as a gyve, is a U-shaped piece of metal secured with a clevis pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.

  6. Nail (fastener) - Wikipedia

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    In woodworking and construction, a nail is a small object made of metal (or wood, called a tree nail or "trunnel") which is used as a fastener, as a peg to hang something, or sometimes as a decoration. [1]

  7. Pin - Wikipedia

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    In engineering and machine design, a pin is a machine element that secures the position of two or more parts of a machine relative to each other. A large variety of types has been known for a long time; the most commonly used are solid cylindrical pins, solid tapered pins, groove pins, slotted spring pins and spirally coiled spring pins. Clevis pin

  8. Vise - Wikipedia

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    Its jaws are made of wood or metal, the latter usually faced with wood, called cheeks, to avoid marring the work. [4] The movable jaw may include a retractable dog to hold work against a bench dog . A "quick-release" woodworker's vise employs a split nut that allows the screw to engage or disengage with a half-turn of the handle.

  9. Lock picking - Wikipedia

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    A tubular lock pick is a specialized lockpicking tool used for opening a tubular pin tumbler lock. Tubular lock picks are all very similar in design and come in sizes to fit all major tubular locks, including 6, 7, 8, and 10-pin locks. The tool is simply inserted into the lock and turned clockwise with medium torque.