Making spinners?

Thank you.  I hadn't thought about the slinky-ness of different materials until I asked about using stiff wire.  Now that it's been pointed out to me, it seems like a Very Good Idea, indeed.

I actually get as much stainless wire as I want from work but it's a tad too thick for the TwistTech. I tried altering the tool but it's still marginally too stiff and tears it apart. However it's still great for spinners and small spreaders with pliers. Anyone who knows me is welcome to whatever you want. Just let me know and I'll grab a handful for you next time we meet up.

I actually get as much stainless wire as I want from work but it's a tad too thick for the TwistTech. I tried altering the tool but it's still marginally too stiff and tears it apart. However it's still great for spinners and small spreaders with pliers. Anyone who knows me is welcome to whatever you want. Just let me know and I'll grab a handful for you next time we meet up.

There's supposed to be an adapter for the TwisTech to allow you to use heavier gauge wire.

I actually get as much stainless wire as I want from work but it's a tad too thick for the TwistTech. I tried altering the tool but it's still marginally too stiff and tears it apart. However it's still great for spinners and small spreaders with pliers. Anyone who knows me is welcome to whatever you want. Just let me know and I'll grab a handful for you next time we meet up.

There's supposed to be an adapter for the TwisTechfor that allow you to use heavier gauge wire.

Yes, I looked into that. I actually bored out the plate myself to accept the larger diameter, but the loop-twisting-arm doesn't hold while making the loop. The metal they used won't hold the setscrew tight enough to keep it straight. I can get it to work, but it'll destroy the device prematurely. It still works great with smaller diameter wire; but I have to pay for them.

Yes, I looked into that. I actually bored out the plate myself to accept the larger diameter, but the loop-twisting-arm doesn't hold while making the loop. The metal they used won't hold the setscrew tight enough to keep it straight. I can get it to work, but it'll destroy the device prematurely. It still works great with smaller diameter wire; but I have to pay for them.

Oh.  Thanks for tipping me off.

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Will do.  Thanks.

I ran across this site about a month ago looking for blade colors to try next year.he puts so much detail in explaining things.

This subject got me thinking about a wire bender I got a couple years ago.  It was a gift purchased from Jann's Netcraft called a Tackle Tool Kit.  It has the bender, a book of instructions, a pair of wire cutters, and some #10 wire = .024 diameter.  The book references wire sizes from #6 @ .016 diameter to #14 @ .033 diameter.  Guessing that's probably the wire size range this unit can handle.

This thing will make a ton of stuff and the instructions for 75 DIY projects are in the book.  Some how I lost interest and need to pick it up again.  The spinners used on the Columbia arn't cheap - making them would help w/ cost and it's fun catching fish on stuff you make.  I love catching rockfish and lings using home made lead jigs.

Skidplate - I'd be interested to know what the size is of the stainless wire you can get.  If it's in the right range we may need to do some trading...  You can also borrow this unit if you want to check it out.

Another option to look at anyway.  Hope this helps -

Alan

I ran across this site about a month ago looking for blade colors to try next year.he puts so much detail in explaining things.

Excellent!  I haven't found the blades I want (or the colors I want to try) in the stores.  Thanks!

Skidplate - I'd be interested to know what the size is of the stainless wire you can get.  If it's in the right range we may need to do some trading...  You can also borrow this unit if you want to check it out.

Alan

No problem, I'll PM you my contact info.
I've wanted to know the size too. Funny is that I use micrometers regularly at work, but never think about measuring the wire in the bins.

Measured one today .045"

Never made a spinner, but I make these commercial-style "wire baiters" for salmon trolling using a cheap pair of safety wire twisting pliers from Harbor Freight Tools.



The wire I use is a little softer than spinner wire, but I bet the pliers would still work.

Here are the pliers for a whopping $13:

http://m.harborfreight.com/9-inch-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-45341.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

Link doesn't want to work... Just search "harbor freight safety wire pliers" if you're interested... They are very easy to use.

Link doesn't want to work... Just search "harbor freight safety wire pliers" if you're interested... They are very easy to use.

Nice wrapping, even with safety wire pliers.  And thanks.