Make a Wire Twisting Tool

[@Lindz37]

Let me know in the comments if you have made one of these before or have seen a better design to achieve the same thing.

[@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121]

A longer tail and my hand. But for retieing, the claw of a hammer! Ever wondered why some have a hole?😉

[@Lindz37]

@Graham Derrick cool as!!

[@alanscott5232]

I just used an old screwdriver.

[@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV]

I made one and it’s brilliant! My application is for panel fence wine racks and this tool fits where others don’t. My tool has a 90 at the end which helps to make tighter loops. The 90 was by accident while experimenting, it bent on the the fence material but in turned out better.

[@Lindz37]

@@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV oh nice yea sounds like its worked out! Appreciate your comment

[@IsambardKingdom]

Also found the Knipex to be very good and now have most models in the 200 and 250 mm sizes. Favourites being the 71 31 200 and 61 01 200. Prefer the immersion or dipped handle as stripping the plastic of one handles makes them a great tool for tightly pulling up a what I know as a Queensland Hitch. The Mauns and Parrot beaks are a thing of the past.

[@flashdognz]

Oh cool, I have a temporary forge which is temporarily out of action. So its exciting to me to see you flattening this steel cold. I have an anvil which I guess must help do half the job then. Thanks for posting this video. Also I am on a life style block and never learnt how to tie off fencing wire nicely like this before. I can almost look forward to my next fencing project with your help!

[@IsambardKingdom]

Started with both a Hayes and a Waratah Wire Twister in the Eighties (still have the originals). But as you can see the metal twisters will do some damage to the galvanising. On realising this I started using using Twister made from the same material as plastic fence insulators. Plastic twister is about 12mm thick, 125 mm long and 14 mm across with 4 holes that accepts 2.5 high tensile - no more damage to the galvanising. The plastic does obviously wear - but they are very low cost.

[@Lindz37]

@@IsambardKingdom oh nice! Yes I only use in a pinch as like you say does strip galv off and with todays wire, rust sets in very fast.

[@LordoftheCats]

So simple a politician could do it. Thanks!. Making one in the shop tomorrow.

[@Lindz37]

😂😂

[@georgvonsauer2618]

Made a similar tool out of bent corral spike...works just the same...I will build one like yours...only with a larger handle...will try the small box end wrench first...never too old to try a new idea...thanx for the post.

[@Lindz37]

Nice one! Thanks for your comment.

[@stevep6160]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks. Knipex owes you for your plug. I just went out and bought a pair after seeing them work on here and your enthusiasm for them

[@Lindz37]

Matt X haha nice one! I tell ya what, I don’t mind plugging good gear if they deserve it. Cheers

[@stevep6160]

@@Lindz37 I'm hearing you. It's great to see, and I'm all for it. Good quality German gear in Knipex and I'm looking forward to mine arriving soon.

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Excellent i knew this idea was out there, thank for putting it up on the tube🤓

[@Lindz37]

No stress, Happy to. Thanks for your comment .

[@runforrestrun1965]

Wish I had this last week

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

I've made a few, cheap easy... But the ones I've made have worn out too fast. We've got one we bought, no clue as to what brand, but it's held up a lot better!! It's got a lot of wear on it, but still working!!

[@brucehughes7476]

Been using one of those tools for years it was in a collection of tools that l got from my grandfather back in the early 80s

[@Lindz37]

Nice one, they are defiantly a piece of kit i carry when fencing. Cheers

[@biswaranjanmahapatra6004]

Nice invention, length should be more for better grip

[@bipedalbob]

I have made and used these a lot, found using mild steel the holes soon elongate then don't work so well, the best one yet I made out of a open end wrench, cut of the open end off drilled a hole in the shaft, done, I used a cheapo wrench that I payed maybe a dollar for, or pick up one used some where, the higher grade steel seemed to stand up to the use better, in retrospect I probable could have just drilled a hole in the wrench and left the open end on, but the slightly thicker handle giving a deeper hole seems to grip the wire better giving a tighter barrell, where appearance matters.

[@idahomike100]

Right that's why I said make the handle telescoping,that way you can colapes it to fit into small areas and extend it for larger areas/larger squares,I was thinking thread the handle and add a piece that can be screwed in for small areas and screwed out for larger areas or even screwed off for really small spots

[@frankirwin2377]

I'd make them 3 inch or so longer for the leverage. Good idea.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

About 3" overall length works very well... If you get it too long, it makes it difficult in tight spaces.. such as working with woven wire.

[@nityanandgiri5660]

Though I have not yet made one but this design was on my mind and it was amazing to note that how universe responded by popping up your video at the right time! Call it ‘Synchronicity'!😇🙏

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Nifty mate! Thanks for the show!

[@wakeupgrowup]

After making, you could temper(harden) the steel so it lasts longer

[@silkyway6575]

Great idea. I made a similar thing with a sharp point on the end opposite the hole to thread string through old cardboard to line the mesh sides of my compost bins. Bit more lethal than yours. :)

[@oldoldpilgrim1885]

I like to use a flat bar that's just long enough not to turn sideways and jam in my hip pocket.

[@richardshanks62442]

I always use a 3/8" or 7/16" box end wrench, whatever is in the tool box.

[@questionableone945]

Countersink the holes just slightly so you don’t strip the gal off the wire. And drill a hole so you can put some colored rope or twine through it so you can find it when you drop it in the long grass

[@Lindz37]

andrew gowenlock Yes!! Great ideas, it deff does strip off the gal. I like your thinking. Cheers

[@questionableone945]

-HCL- hard fencing in Tenterfield has fought me a lot. I’ve got 3 tools, one 150mm long, one 80mm long and one 40mm long

[@jeffledlow1955]

about twice as long and a hole in the opposite end for a string loop too prevent dropping it and losing it would seem appropriate. Need a link to those pliers as well!

[@Bdady74]

Nice one thx bro!

[@airfoil]

I personally would've made it a couple inches longer for additional comfort and leverage.

[@Lindz37]

Yes i agree, many people say the same thing too, cheers for commenting

[@jaimemar3531]

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[@GK-tu7xt]

Good on ya mate you-all can teach us yanks a thing or two.ta

[@Lindz37]

Haha thanks for ya comment!!

[@kellyelizabetcoto990]

Good job

[@Lindz37]

Thank you!

[@kellyelizabetcoto990]

@@Lindz37 because my head don't gracias amigo

[@kellyelizabetcoto990]

Because nikolas tesla no maje thw same or other napoleon

[@kellyelizabetcoto990]

@@Lindz37 is eusy itis in front of you and noy can you see

[@GrahamRay-z5m]

Why not use my idea . How often have you lost your Sheep Wire Twister ? They cost about £14 each on ebay . Why not make your own . Just get an old stainless steel table knife , cut off the blade and drill 3 holes in it as the picture . Hole should be clearance size holes for the wire . Ive made a few as i loose them occasionally ! Nice and easy on the hands too .

[@kellyelizabetcoto990]

Thanks good idea

[@Lindz37]

Thanks haha not my idea of design but very simple to make, so why not. Cheers

[@GianniFlashhh]

a slightly longer lever cuts the effort in half

[@Lindz37]

Yes true

[@idahomike100]

If the handle was longer you would have more leverage,you could make the handle telescoping,to fit between different spans of wire

[@nigelmchugh5541]

idahomike100. If you make it longer, it can't be used for 8 strand sheep wire, or anywhere you have strands of wire close together.

[@donaldmcculloch7355]

Use a rollpin, and larger one for extion.

[@khalmoma]

Very usefull

[@thomasbotica883]

Ah yes, the old torque

[@loichoendervangers6014]

Wire twisting pliers exist

[@arfurfoxhaike]

Nice one sport!

[@Lindz37]

arfurfox hake Thank you.

[@apoloniorodriguez7251]

Me parece que tuvo que dejar el mango más largo, para tener más palanca

[@NavinBetamax]

Please use Longer Drill bits for future projects.....!!!!!

[@robertlangley258]

arfurfox hake hahahaha you made me laugh out loud really hahaha

[@kellyelizabetcoto990]

But thanks it is gracias

[@Lindz37]

No problem

[@andrewmunoz4377]

I just use my hands

[@samp1394]

The way you had it would have held it.

[@eliaschaca]

encontré lo que necesitaba, a laburar

[@stubbenmonkeyfencingtractors]

You don't need one if you learn how to tie off wire correctly

[@Lindz37]

stubbenmonkey yes you are correct but for tying a broken wire back together, often there is not enough wire to make the handles. Cheers

[@rushcummins8257]

stubbenmonkey dude whats wrong with you

[@rochellelemberg8034]

As a chick who needed a crash course in fence repairs..... I appreciated this video! Thanks

[@rob-artfarmingnz6138]

Those wraps are terrible

[@Lindz37]

K

[@rob-artfarmingnz6138]

​@@Lindz37that knot is just as bad

[@Lindz37]

@@rob-artfarmingnz6138 yea ok, it’s not the tidiest knot, but just showing an example of what I use this “tool” for…

[@Lindz37]

@@rob-artfarmingnz6138 Also just for the record man, the knot was purely an example of what the tool is for, I see why you say the knot is bad but I wasn’t showing how to tie the termination, obviously if is was a actual wire on a fence yes the knot would be tight against the post and the wraps Ideally need to be tight together too.

[@arra3410]

knipex is a german brand, you pronounce the k.

[@Lindz37]

Ar Ra Good to know, thanks

[@arra3410]

by the way, useful tip, I will be making my one soon!

[@armymobilityofficer9099]

In America, we now say Gerwoman. Gerperson would be better.

[@GK-tu7xt]

K thanks k for k the k lesson k ok

[@NoName-rp5bn]

Would you just LOOK at all that slack... it's called TENSION WIRE for a reason. It needs tension. Maybe im just thinking chain link fence but damn...I'd be out of business if my wire looked like that..

[@Lindz37]

haha Yea its not on a fence, its just an example of where i'd use it! It's just a loose bit of wire tied quickly round a post. For sure it would be tight in real fence line.