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How do I Twist Wire by Hand?

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Aug 24, 2008
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Twisting Wire
by: Teri_B

Well, I'm not sure this is really "by hand" BUT it's easy.

Put the ends of the wires you want to twist in the end of a drill or electric screwdriver.

Wrap the other ends around something stationary (a nail driven part way into a board, around a cabinet handle, whatever).

Use the drill or screwdriver to twist the wire. It will twist evenly and can even be actually double-twisted this way.

Try it with some cheap copper wire first to see if you like the look.

Jul 19, 2008
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Hand-Twisting Wire
by: rory

Greetings!
Hand twisting your own wire is actually ~much~ easier than you'd think, provided you have the proper tools!

When I twist wire, I cut a length of wire (I always use half hard) and double it.

I then fasten the loose ends together in my bench vise, nice and tight.

Using a small pair of vise-grip pliers (I picked mine up at the local "big box" store for only a couple of bucks each--they don't have to be super-fine quality, or even very large!), I grasp the length of wire on the other end, where it's doubled, and simply twist it in a clockwise motion (counter-clockwise would no doubt work, too), keeping the wire straight (but not *too* tight).

When the wire is twisted to my satisfaction, I remove the pliers, take the wire from the vise, and snip off both ends.

The wire stays nicely and neatly twisted together!

I hope this is helpful! Good luck!