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Peg Leg™ - Wire-Wrapping Jig

Wire-wrapping jig

Instructions

Step 1
Wire jig in open position

Position pegs in the desired design. For a long design, rotate the screw at the base of the handle to lengthen the platform.

Step 2
wrapping wire around jig

Make a wire loop about 1/2" from the end of the wire that will fit around your first peg. Use the thumb on your non-dominant hand to hold the wire in place while holding the wooden handle.

Step 3
Wrapping wire in wire jig

Place the loop on the first peg and wrap the wire in the direction desired. Make sure when wrapping, that the wire is on either the outside, inside or wrapped completely around the peg. Wrap the wire loosely around the peg for a rounder look or tightly for an angular look.


Example Design 1: Earwire

Step 1
Three dots

Place three pegs in a triangle design on the platform.

Step 2

Make a loop 1/2" from the end of the wire that will fit around the first peg.

Step 3
Circling the first dot

Place the loop around the first peg and use the thumb on your non-dominant hand to hold the wire in place while holding the wooden handle.

Step 4
Wrapping over top dot

Wrap the extra wire up and over the top peg.

Step 5
wrapping under left dot

Then wrap the wire under the last peg and pull up.

Step 6
trimmed wire
Trim the wire at the last peg and the first peg.
Step 7

File the end of the wire that goes into the ear smooth. Then repeat steps 1-7 for a pair of earwires.


Example Design 2: Large Loop Link

Step 1
Four pegs, circle around the two middle pegs

Place four pegs in a row. Place the large brass ring around the two center pegs.

Step 2

Make a loop 1/2" from the end of the wire that will fit around the first peg.

Step 3
loop around rightmost peg

Place the loop around the first peg and use the thumb on your non-dominant hand to hold the wire in place while holding the wooden handle.

Step 4
loops around all pegs and out toward rightmost peg

Wrap the wire over the large middle ring, then down and around the last small peg. Go back under the large ring, then down and around the first small peg.

Step 5

Trim both end wires.


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