LarryS
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Post by LarryS on Oct 22, 2011 6:35:38 GMT -5
We have a few questions. We'd like to do some basic groove wraps on cabs that are 30 to 40mm in size and we own a Inland Swap Top grinder with both 1.0mm (20-22ga) & 1.4mm (16-18ga) groove bits. Also own a full set of pliers. Question is what size wire? Hardness, dead soft or half hard? Your advise would be appreciated.
LarryS
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 22, 2011 18:16:23 GMT -5
there is a tutorial thats pinned to the top of this area so check it out as it may answer all your ? about the groove wrapping
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LarryS
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Post by LarryS on Oct 22, 2011 20:08:50 GMT -5
I've read that tutorial and the one on the other board. No mention of wire size or type to use. Just trying to avoid buying a whole bunch of wire I'll never use. Could be an expensive experiment, because we're planning on buying all colors.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 22, 2011 20:23:12 GMT -5
its probably gonna be one of those things where you just do one and see how it turns out. If you use round wire or half round I don't think its gonna make that big a difference.
So if you have some to play with to see what and how give er a go
probably 20 - 18 gage if you have some to play with. Parawire.com offers colors, square and half round in several gages that won't break the bank.
I'd go with just copper to start off in 20 gage
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Post by christopherl1234 on Oct 22, 2011 21:18:33 GMT -5
Hi Larry,
I have an Inland also. Mine has the 1mm groove bit and I use 21 ga. half hard square wire for my groove wraps....works for me. I imagine dead soft wire would be easier, I just have never used it before.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 22, 2011 22:40:10 GMT -5
dead soft is a lot easier!
I was a half hard wire wrapper untill I started using dead soft, now I'm spoiled by it. I broke out some of my half hard and bout killed my pinkies making a wrap. I think it gonna get reserved for rings and bracelets.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 22, 2011 22:55:35 GMT -5
I use 21 ga HH to do mine, and it works well. I've never wrapped with soft wire.
Nate
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LarryS
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Post by LarryS on Oct 23, 2011 7:05:18 GMT -5
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about! You folks just saved me a small fortune and narrowed down my choices to something more practical. As the wife and I gain more experience, we can branch off from there but would like to start out using just the basics. Thank you so much.
LarryS
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Post by superioragates on Oct 23, 2011 7:44:15 GMT -5
I personally use 18 gauge for the frame wrap, then the tiny stuff for the weaving...but I like a bolder look....
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Post by NDK on Oct 23, 2011 20:12:27 GMT -5
I've seen a chart somewhere online that lists gauge to measurement (mm or inch) comparison. It may be worth a look Larry.
Nate
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