Wire splicing technique - GIF

Wire splicing technique.

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Previously:

Giant wire rope splicing needle - GIF
Maple sap tubing splicing tool - GIF
Optical fiber splicing tool - GIF
Splicing a 24kV electrical line - GIF
Splicing multi-strand wire - GIF
Splicing three wires together - GIF
Wire splicing compilation - GIF

This is a variation of a Western Union splice. Without applying solder, I would not trust this connection. A proper Western Union splice using solid copper wire has a long history of being reliable.

Rick, I saw this and immediately thought, "where's the solder?" when he finished it.

NASA Approved: Western Union Splice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-ymw7d_nYo

What's with the red and green? I guess for a demo it's okay.