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Originally Posted by DonRotolo
Shaun,
I understand how you want to twist those wires, and I admire your understanding that the wires could get damaged. This is good. Also, I agree with everyone who says that it is perfectly legal to twist the wires.
A better way to twist wires together is to kind-of braid them. When you just spin them with a drill, each wire twists inside itself too, and that's not as good for the wire. I know it is a little harder to twist them by hand, but it is better for the wire.
To twist wires the right way, put one end in a drill and start it spinning. Have someone else hold the single wires loose, in a "V" shape as they twist together. This YouTube video shows a guy using a machine to do this, but you can do it by hand too.
If the wires get twisted inside, which happens when you use a drill and vise, they can break inside (even in the middle of the wire) where you can't see and then you have real problems. |
Alternatively, you could use some fishing swivels and fishing line to hold the wire for you, just be sure to wear your
in case the line decides to break.