[kwlug-disc] Fw: (DIY topic) wire twisting adapter

Wed Sep 10 22:47:22 EDT 2025

>From William. He attached a big JPG which made the message bounce. 

It looks like GTALUG may have answered his question, though?

- Paul

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Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:46:53 -0400
From: William Park <opengeometry at yahoo.ca>
To: KWLUG Discuss <kwlug-disc at kwlug.org>, GTALUG Talk <talk at lists.gtalug.org>
Subject: (DIY topic) wire twisting adapter

Since Linux guys are more DIY than Windows guys...

What tool or adapter do you use to twist electrical wires?ï¿½ I don't trust
those "Wago" connectors, because they only have 2 points of contact.ï¿½ I
prefer to twist the wires for contact surface, and use wire cap connector to
hold the twisted end together.

1.ï¿½ I used to use linesman's pliers, as usual.ï¿½ But, my wrists are not what
they used to be, and carpal tunnel and tennis elbow don't help either.ï¿½ So,
I'm looking for an easier way, more power tool way.

2.ï¿½ Amazon has lots under "wire twisting tool" search.ï¿½ But, they don't grab
the wires and apply tension, so the twisted wires don't end up straight.ï¿½
Also, most adapters wrap wires around 1 centre wire, but that's not ideal for
"wire cap connectors".

3.ï¿½ I made 2 adapters (pictures attached).ï¿½ But, they don't apply tension, so
the twisted wired are not straight.ï¿½ In fact, the results are ugly.

4.ï¿½ Right now, I am using drill chuck to hold the wires in tension. But, I'm
looking for something lighter.

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