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

[William Park]

GTALUG says, it's called "Marrette", a Canadian invention, aka 
"twist-on", "twist cap", or "wire nut".  Things I learn from LUG...

I'm looking at 
https://www.rona.ca/en/product/set-screw-wire-connector-wire-range-18-to-12-3-pack-0193056.

That tool from Amazon... it twists the wires alright, but without axial 
tension, the result turns out like spaghetti.  That's why they always 
show 1 centre wire and other wires wrap around it.


On 2025-09-11 08:40, 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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