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

[CrankyOldBugger]

Depends on what sort of wires we're talking about.  There's different
methods for different gauges.

For household wires, i.e. 10-12-14 gauge, I used to just use Merrets and
elbow grease.  Then one day I discovered a wire twisting tool on Amazon (
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08864972K) that looks really slick.  I bought
one, but of course, haven't had a need to use it yet..

For electronics wiring, i.e. 20 gauge or more (less?), I just old school it
with hand-twisting and electrical tape.  I should learn to solder better.



On Thu, 11 Sept 2025 at 02:51, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <
kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:

> From William. He attached a big JPG which made the message bounce.
>
> It looks like GTALUG may have answered his question, though?
>
> - Paul
>
> ----- Forwarded message from William Park <opengeometry at yahoo.ca> -----
>
> 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?� I don't trust
> those "Wago" connectors, because they only have 2 points of contact.� I
> prefer to twist the wires for contact surface, and use wire cap connector
> to
> hold the twisted end together.
>
> 1.� I used to use linesman's pliers, as usual.� But, my wrists are not what
> they used to be, and carpal tunnel and tennis elbow don't help either.� So,
> I'm looking for an easier way, more power tool way.
>
> 2.� Amazon has lots under "wire twisting tool" search.� But, they don't
> grab
> the wires and apply tension, so the twisted wires don't end up straight.�
> Also, most adapters wrap wires around 1 centre wire, but that's not ideal
> for
> "wire cap connectors".
>
> 3.� I made 2 adapters (pictures attached).� But, they don't apply tension,
> so
> the twisted wired are not straight.� In fact, the results are ugly.
>
> 4.� Right now, I am using drill chuck to hold the wires in tension. But,
> I'm
> looking for something lighter.
>
>
>
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