Damascus twister

Those are some NICE tight twists - I sure wish I could get those type twists. I clamp one end in vise, grab other end with a double handled pipe wrench. I can get a few turns, but they tend to bow too soon. I'm impressed with those.
 
Great idea! I thought about using a right angle drill but I'm sure the hole hang would work much better and foot switch is genius! What did he use to hold the billet?
 
The billet is sized to a little under 3/4" using flat dies with spacing stops on a press. The twister uses sockets made from 3/4 " socket extensions, one of which is turned down to fit in the drill chuck.
 
Man, that is awesome! I may be able to build something like that! I turned a Pipe Vise into a "Hardy Tool" and use the double ended wrench to twist cable, but this looks super slick!
 
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