If you’re into building large projects, you’ll eventually find yourself looking at wire rope. Multistrand steel wire used as antenna guy wires, bridge supports, and plenty of other uses.

Ron Moore reminds us that compromised wire rope should be removed from service and explains in detail how to uncover and detect such damage. Task: The rescue team shall grasp how to determine when ...

When I tested 13 pairs of wire cutters ... of the tool (like thick steel bars or chunky, 16d nails). But even then, the likely result is a slight dent in the jaws. The cutters will still work ...