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  1. Nov 7, 2019, 09:51 PM #1
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    Powered wire twisting hand tool - GIF

    Powered wire twisting hand tool.




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    One might ask why? If using a wire nut or crimp they shouldn't be pre-twisted. If soldering, you probably want more of a butt-splice.

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    Wire twister.

    Quote Originally Posted by jdurand View Post
    One might ask why? If using a wire nut or crimp they shouldn't be pre-twisted. If soldering, you probably want more of a butt-splice.
    Looks like a Rube Goldberg machine to me!!!
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    The reason for this machine is they are going to be installing pigtail crimp caps on the wire ends. Pre twisting the ends insure better continuity
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