<div dir="ltr"><div>Depends on what sort of wires we're talking about. There's different methods for different gauges.</div><div><br></div><div>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 (<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08864972K">https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08864972K</a>) that looks really slick. I bought one, but of course, haven't had a need to use it yet..</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, 11 Sept 2025 at 02:51, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <<a href="mailto:kwlug-disc@kwlug.org">kwlug-disc@kwlug.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">From William. He attached a big JPG which made the message bounce. <br>
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It looks like GTALUG may have answered his question, though?<br>
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- Paul<br>
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Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:46:53 -0400<br>
From: William Park <<a href="mailto:opengeometry@yahoo.ca" target="_blank">opengeometry@yahoo.ca</a>><br>
To: KWLUG Discuss <<a href="mailto:kwlug-disc@kwlug.org" target="_blank">kwlug-disc@kwlug.org</a>>, GTALUG Talk <<a href="mailto:talk@lists.gtalug.org" target="_blank">talk@lists.gtalug.org</a>><br>
Subject: (DIY topic) wire twisting adapter<br>
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Since Linux guys are more DIY than Windows guys...<br>
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What tool or adapter do you use to twist electrical wires?\ufffd I don't trust<br>
those "Wago" connectors, because they only have 2 points of contact.\ufffd I<br>
prefer to twist the wires for contact surface, and use wire cap connector to<br>
hold the twisted end together.<br>
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1.\ufffd I used to use linesman's pliers, as usual.\ufffd But, my wrists are not what<br>
they used to be, and carpal tunnel and tennis elbow don't help either.\ufffd So,<br>
I'm looking for an easier way, more power tool way.<br>
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2.\ufffd Amazon has lots under "wire twisting tool" search.\ufffd But, they don't grab<br>
the wires and apply tension, so the twisted wires don't end up straight.\ufffd<br>
Also, most adapters wrap wires around 1 centre wire, but that's not ideal for<br>
"wire cap connectors".<br>
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3.\ufffd I made 2 adapters (pictures attached).\ufffd But, they don't apply tension, so<br>
the twisted wired are not straight.\ufffd In fact, the results are ugly.<br>
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4.\ufffd Right now, I am using drill chuck to hold the wires in tension. But, I'm<br>
looking for something lighter.<br>
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