Practicing safety wire

My buddy Mike came over to put some work in on his Stewart S-51 Mustang. we mad some good progress and hit a small roadblock. The usual story for a build.

After we wrapped up, Mike showed me the ropes on how to use safety wire.
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 Step #3

 Step #4

Here is my go at it. My very first safety wire job. I still need practice.

And here is Mikes attempt with just using his hands to twist the wires...No Pliers!