[twobjshelbys]

Loose vs snug: It is true that in true safety applications you'd better be tight or it won't pass muster. But I can see both sides. We used wires on some parts of farm equipment and I never heard of the "put a little slack in it so you see if it tightens up to tell you that it was loose" method.

The third opinion is that if you tighten them down correctly the wire is nothing but a pretty dressing. Pound the spinner with the lead mallet until you hear it "sing". Then it's tight. Check them frequently.

I used them on mine because I thought they looked cool and people would ask questions. I didn't put slack but could tell if they were changing because of the tension. Tap the wire and listen, like a guitar string. If one is loose it'll sound different.