Before my first S&G, I bought a pair. Tried 'em. Didn't use 'em. Twisting initially by hand, and tightening later with regular pliers is easy. The safety twist pliers might work better with lighter gauge wire, but that's of no help. Save your money.

: Anyone ever used these to do the "stitching" and if so
: which size did you use and how successful were they?
: Seems they can be bought in 6" and 9" sizes that may fit
: the bill.