Twisting Anti-Cables


This is a simple question. I need a clarification.

I am going to twist some of Paul Speltz Anti-Cable wires together. The suggested twisting is "2-4 full twists per foot". My question is this: What constitutes a "full" twist?

Starting with 2 wires, one on the left and one on the right, is a full twist simply crossing one wire over the other so that the left wire is now on the right, or is a full twist crossing one wire over the other and then back again, so the left wire is back on the left?

Thanks for the help.
lotusm50
I just had my wife hold the opposite ends while I twisted them aprox 3 times per foot..No big deal..If your off a bit I wouldn't fret over it...Works very well...
a half twist is opposite wire on top, a 'full twist' is 360 degree so the same wire is on top.
PS: most twisting should be TIGHT Firm) not sloppy loose!
Thorman- Not so worried about actually doing it, as i am getting the right amount of twists in (within the quoted range). Could NEVER get the other half to hold wires while I twisted them. I have a vise and it doesn't complain. ;-) I will say, however, that it is a bit of a challenge to get all the twists all the same the length. I'm hoping that a variable twist length isn't a problem.

Elizabeth- That's what I thought it meant be really wasn't sure. I think that when Paul makes these recommendation he should be more clear about what is meant. I can't be the only one that is uncertain about the meaning of a "full twist".
I twisted my Anti-Cables, listened, and then untwisted them. When twisted, the soundstage width and depth shrunk, and the lows were a bit sloppy. The differences are not major, but in my system, it was quite clear that the separate cables were the preferred setup.