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jtashaffer
What do you guys use for tighten lock nuts. I have the one from channel lock or the good ol punch and hammer.
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Beefy slotted screwdriver and linesman pliers to beat on it.
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just the cowboy
Yep

FrunkSlammer said:
Beefy slotted screwdriver and linesman pliers to beat on it.
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That was THE only way we were allowed to do it in school!
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That_Dude
Klein Reaming/ Locknut pliers.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/KLEIN-TOOLS-Conduit-Locknut-and-Reaming-Pliers-2DHA6
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C
Ill stick with my milwaukee beater and a hammer haha
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Channelock 960 Lock-nut pliers

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Southeast Power
If they want a ground wire, what's the difference?:rolleyes:
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Limpy said:
Tool for what? Hand tight is all you need. :thumbup:
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I see what you did there. :)
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Acadian9
I'd only get one if i was a gift. Too many boxes have the lock-nuts behind the tabs to screw devices/plaster-rings on.

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Acadian9 said:
I'd only get one if i was a gift. Too many boxes have the lock-nuts behind the tabs to screw devices/plaster-rings on.
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Oooooooohhhhhh..... Handy box usage will get you fired from my company.
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chicken steve

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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FrunkSlammer said:
Beefy slotted screwdriver and linesman pliers to beat on it.
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That's what I do too
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FrunkSlammer said:
Beefy slotted screwdriver and linesman pliers to beat on it.
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Is there any other way to do it?
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gold
"Locknut". sounds like a Venerial disease.
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Limpy said:
Insert the connector about 90 degrees from the position you want it to be in. Thread the locknut on and tighten it down as far as you can. Turn the connector with your hand until it's in the right position. It should be nice and tight and where you need it to be.
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how dare you admit to that
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Limpy said:
Insert the connector about 90 degrees from the position you want it to be in. Thread the locknut on and tighten it down as far as you can. Turn the connector with your hand until it's in the right position. It should be nice and tight and where you need it to be.
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No, really? I never thought of that. ;)
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C
I usually grip the connector with my 430's. but was taught to use my beater and lineman.
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Limpy said:
I'm probably the best electrician here so I should help out and teach others how to do things correctly.
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Nice. Typical electrician. I like it
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Goldagain said:
"Locknut". sounds like a Venerial disease.
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Lol....
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papaotis
tighten by hand till about 1/4 from where you want it to be , then turn with channel locks to where its tight and should be, looking at you! to where the screw is looking at you!
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