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Scott Williams

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May 25, 2011 - 10:47 am

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I recently started making my own wire leaders. I like them quite a bit, but I feel when attempting to remove the tag end after the barrel twist I leave more than I desire. Any tips for getting the tag end to break flush with the barrel twist?

Thanks for any tips!

Scott

hemichemi

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May 25, 2011 - 11:21 am

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This shows it being done with a haywire twist, but it works with barrel twists, too. Works for me every time:

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Jim tenHaaf

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May 25, 2011 - 12:28 pm

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Or, if you don't want to waste (or you don't HAVE) that extra 2" every time, you can just use a needle nose vise grips, clamp it on tight, and start twisting.

ron berry

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May 25, 2011 - 2:44 pm

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vise grips work great just leave a little tag and twist

Ranger

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June 24, 2011 - 12:06 am

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After a 4-5 wrap using a Due-Bros tool I just lift the tag up and down with my fingers and it snaps off at the base every time.