Believe it or not, you’re going to find that wire twisting pliers are more common than you think when it comes to auto repair.  Whether you’re in the market to purchase one, or you just want to learn a little bit about them, let me explain what they are all about.

Wire twisting based pliers will generally twist any type of wire, as well even it out.  The reason that you will want to get a set like this is so that you don’t twist and snap the actual wire itself.  If you use needle nose pliers or something along those lines, you could do more damage than good.

You will find that a decent set is going to cost you around $20.  This is a little high for a set of pliers, but with the material that it is usually made out of, as well as what it can do, many can justify the cost of them.

Below you will find 5 pliers that I found online that have fairly good reviews, as well as a good budget for your wallet.

Hawk Professional Safety Wire Plier: Runs around $15.  They twist the wire, get the job done, and I can’t find many complaints regarding it online.  Made of steel, so you know that it will be durable for years to come.

Northern Tool and Equipment Wire Twisting: This has a very cool set up and while the reviews tend to be in the middle, you may find that this is what you want.  It has automatic twists, as well as locking jaws.

Extra Large 9″ Pro Grade by Cal-Hawk: This set is going to run you around $25 but what you’re going to find out is that you’re going to get your money worth with this one.  They are fast, great at locking, as well as has a cool, automatic spin slide return.

Import Safety Wire Twister: Made by the company, Import, this will run you around $12, making them one of the most reasonable pair on the market today.  A versatile tool created for heavy duty jobs.

Minor Details 6 Inch Pliers: The last one on my list is made from Minor Details.  It’s a little on the high end on price ($60) but you’re going to find that this can twist up to 18 gauge wire, as well as has a simple, one pull action return.

As you can see, you’ll have a fairly big selection to choose from.   They are both big and small, expensive, as well as cheap.  Be sure to dig around to find a set that works for you!