Which one should I choose: lock ring or locknut?
Asked by Wade Payne 
3 months ago
Last Updated: September 23, 2024
Lock ring or locknut? That’s the dilemma…
Cock ring
What an idiot
Connector ring
Oh absolutely!!
Locknut
Suazo
Locknut!
This is a locking nut.
Nope, that’s a nylock 😜
Good point
Or a locking nut
Yeah, I’ve mostly heard them called nylocks
Mentioned it’s a jam nut
Was thinking the same thing… lockring
Just to clarify, this page is specifically for electricians, not mechanics. And the item in question is commonly known as a locknut!
Definitely! It’s interesting how many things have multiple names!
Spot on man
Lock ring
I’m pretty sure when they name the tool after the hardware name, the hardware is mostly UL listed as a locknut! Lol
Pliers/linemen, side cuts/dykes, electrician/sparky, locknut/ lock ring, /smart aleck… it’s all the same 🤷🏻♂️
A ring by itself won’t be able to lock anything securely, just like my ex-wife couldn’t. 😅
A ring doesn’t actually have any threads to lock with, interestingly enough.
These tools are specifically designed for tightening locknuts, hilarious right? 😂 I learned all about it in school!
Phone’s ringing!
Circular band
Lock ring
Same
Lock washer
Hey there, here. The lock washer is essential for stopping vibrations from causing the nut to come loose.
Incorrect
This is definitely a lock washer !!
That’s a split washer
Split lock washer…
Whoosumawhatsit
Yeah
Against nut
X connector
Yep
Ring
This annoying thing just won’t seem to screw on properly, it’s driving me nuts!
Nut ring 😂
Jasmine Markovsky-onzalez, ring nut
Jasmine Markovsky-onzalez, that’s the correct answer! 🤣
Lock nut
Lock nut compared to a locknut
Secure fastener
Is a funny guy! 🤣
Is basically saying “wire nuts” or “deez nuts.”
Ringy Thingy, you know?
X2
Locking nut
You’ve been keeping yourself occupied.
Is aiming to become a level 3 contributor. It’s great to see everyone pitching in and offering assistance! 👍
If it’s 2 inches wide, I’d consider using it as a ring for that purpose.
Secures the box connector thingamajig
Fastener that secures parts in place
Lock ring, really?
Ring for locking nuts
Band
It’s screw-on and can be twisted. It’s essentially a nut, whether it’s round, square, or hexagonal. It’s a nut. SMH.
Lock nut
How have you been?
Cock ring
The following item to utilize for the candy cane challenge
Forbidden cock ring
Lock ring
I hope my rival struggles to open the lock nut 🥜 👍🙏😃💡💪🏻
Hey! Check this out! You’ve got it! Call it whatever you want, but now get back to the task!
Tightening device
Nice to hear from you!
It all depends on what pops out first 😂😂
Is this question silly or silly lolol
Semantics
Hey, . Always trying to come up with content that will provoke a reaction. otta love click bait, right?
Locknut
This nut is locked
😂
No, it’s a lock nut
That’s a hex lock nut with a nylon insert, but go ahead and continue posting that picture…
That guy fighting you for no apparent reason is a real pain in the butt
Interestingly, even the packages at the Parts store are labeled as ‘Lock Nut’.
Locknut
One or the other
Bolt
Either way
Nut that comes with the washer
That item you purchase specialized wrenches for but never end up using
I was fortunate enough to receive a set as a gift!
I actually use them to open bottles 😂
Flat head and side cutter wrenches lol
Lucas resham you were part of a gift set? Seems like someone was unlucky.
Felt guilty, but that was over a decade ago.
Yes, that sounds great
It’s a ring that can lock