I used to twist wire nuts by hand until a job in Boise last winter

I was working on a big apartment complex and my hands were so cold I couldn't get a good connection, so I bought a $60 torque screwdriver with a wire nut attachment. Now I get perfect, consistent connections every single time and I'll never go back. Am I the only one who thinks hand-twisting is just asking for a call back?

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amy_adams1313d ago

Honestly hand-twisting feels more natural to me, you can feel a good connection.

julia_lee13d agoMost Upvoted

Wait, is hand-twisting that thing where you link pinkies? Because I tried that once and nearly pulled my friend's arm off. Amy_adams13, you make it sound way more smooth than it ever goes for me. I always end up in some weird finger tangle that feels more like a secret handshake gone wrong. Do you have to practice to get that good connection feeling, or are some people just born with twisty hands?

jenny_coleman1d ago

Did you see that article about how hand-twisting is actually an old trust-building exercise? It said the smooth feeling comes from matching the other person's pressure and rhythm, not just grabbing fingers. Maybe we're all just trying too hard to force it.