[SEL] semi - ot lock washer questions for engineers

[Judge Tommy Turner]

Bill,

    I think the split washers had their place but other means have now 
taken their place.  The chemical fasteners like Locktite are probably 
more reliable, cheaper, and faster to use (a guy doesn't have to place a 
lock washer on a bolt and thread it in, the adhesive is adhered to the 
bolt from the manufacturer and once it is screwed it, its "locked").  I 
know that the split washers work as on numerous occasions I've screwed 
out old bolts with lock washers and have "shaved" a cutting of metal off 
the item and the bolt while screwing the bolt out.  No one can tell me 
that hasn't helped keep the bolt from backing out.

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY

>Debate flaming on in some forums:
>"Split-type lockwashers" good, bad, worthless or worthwhile?
>Some claim they are worthless and modern farm machinary, autos, engines
>and other equipment don't use them because they are worthless (not due to
>cost savings)
>
>Others claim it's due to cost savings.
>
>Are they worth using, do they do any good?
>If so, what applications do they work in, which do they not work in?
>Can you support or back up your claims?
>
>I've always used them and can't say they do any harm, but I also can't say
>it would work just as well without them because I haven't done
>side-by-side experiments.
>
>Bill
>Runnells, IA
>(where things may be coming apart due to lack of lockwashers?)
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