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

[Anton Avramov]

For power I just use Lever Wire Connectors aka Clam Connectors. 
No twisting required :)

You can order a bunch on Amazon very cheaply. 

Cheers

On Thu, 2025-09-11 at 12:40 +0000, CrankyOldBugger wrote:
> 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.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- End forwarded message -----
> > 
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