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horsinaround spending too much on rocks If you don't lick rocks...you ain't cool Member since November 2006 Posts: 315	Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 6, 2006 7:05:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by horsinaround on Dec 6, 2006 7:05:38 GMT -5 Hi everyone, I would liek some info on what tools are needed and what kind of wire to use and places to find them for doing wire wrapping. thanks Steve
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Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 6, 2006 15:07:34 GMT -5

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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 6, 2006 15:07:34 GMT -5

hey steve, here are some posts that give some good info on that:

about tools
forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=wwp&action=display&thread=1137118173
about wire
forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=wwp&action=display&thread=1139597844&page=1
you need some thing-a-ma-bobs
forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=wwp&action=display&thread=1151288562

my wire preference for pendants is sterling silver and 14k gold filled wire in 22 gauge square wire dead soft with 21 gauge half hard half round wire for binding. i've gotten wire several places and prefer rio grande's wire.

hope this helps steve. you might want to start with craft wire or copper wire to get started but as soon as you have the hang of it i'd go on and swap over. you'll be more careful and precise because you don't want to waste the good wire.

kim

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 6, 2006 19:04:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 6, 2006 19:04:22 GMT -5 Steve, here's a great source for tools, books, and a few other things, but there wire can be a bit pricey..... bernieslapidary.com/
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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 6, 2006 21:19:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 6, 2006 21:19:02 GMT -5 I agree with Kim Rio grande is the best place to buy wire. If you need craft wire I can give you a website for that too.
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Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 7, 2006 22:42:48 GMT -5

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Post by docone31 on Dec 7, 2006 22:42:48 GMT -5

Stullers gives the best price on wire. I find their quality better than Rio's. Stullers also does not sell by guage, only dimensional measurements.
Getting tools.
Get the best first. Keep them sharp. Sharp tools leave no marks. You will need a smooth chain nose, duck bills, flat cutter, round mandrel pliers. Keep them polished.
I prefer Rio's tools to Grobet tools. Rio has the better quality. With pliers, get box hinge, rather than side hinge. As you use the tool, it wears. Side hinge pliers will wear and allow the tips to migrate from side to side.

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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 8, 2006 10:07:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Dec 8, 2006 10:07:37 GMT -5 This is my favorite place to get sterling silver and gold filled wire. I was also able to find my Xuron wire cutters. wire-sculpture.com/ Tami
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Need Info on type of wire and tools Dec 8, 2006 13:36:53 GMT -5

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Post by deedolce on Dec 8, 2006 13:36:53 GMT -5

Here' s my fav too! MonsterSlayer.com

I can order by the foot and inch, and the shipping starts at $4.05. I have a Rio account, by shipping starts at $8, and I don't order that much at a time. And MonsterSlayer send it out the next day! And I can order it online, in the middle of the night, instead of having to call it in like Rio.

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lastl98 spending too much on rocks Member since February 2007 Posts: 410	Need Info on type of wire and tools Mar 15, 2007 20:09:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lastl98 on Mar 15, 2007 20:09:20 GMT -5 Sorry I've posted to the wrong thread.
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