unclestu
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WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
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Post by unclestu on May 2, 2014 14:24:07 GMT -5
As the title states this is my firt try at wire wrapping. I used copper square and half round wire. As the saying goes "Practice makes perfect" I see that there is a need for a LOT OF PRACTICE. lol Stu   |
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Post by wireholic on May 2, 2014 16:47:05 GMT -5
looks pretty good for a first try! Was the wire dead soft or half hard? Soft is easier to form into curls etc.
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
Member since April 2011
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Post by unclestu on May 2, 2014 19:08:00 GMT -5
The square wire was soft and the half round was half hard. Boy I didn't reaalize just how bad my eye sight has become. After looking at my "Monster Wrap all blown up on the monitor I can really see how bad it looks. However I was happy that the cab didn't fall out. That should count for something LOL
My hat is off t.o all of you accomplished and gifted wire wrappers.
Stu
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 19:32:32 GMT -5
Beautiful ."practice makes perfect".alot better than mine was.it actually took a high speed trip across my shop,courtesy of frustration.needless to say that didnt help it any.LOL
Dave
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on May 2, 2014 19:51:09 GMT -5
you gotta start somewhere and that's a fine start right there.
Your wire choices are good. Putting tape on your plier faces will really help with tool marks and when your ready to do the final hoop of the bail it will help to form that hoop by wrapping those two wires around a pencil or dop stick to form a nice even circle.
keep them coming.
Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on May 2, 2014 20:19:29 GMT -5
Not a bad first, at all!!! And, of course, it is super awesome that the stone didn't fall out. LOL! That's the most important thing. The rest is icing on the cake.
Now that you have those new expensive Lindstroms- you need to take an emory board to all the edges and soften them up. That will dramatically help with tool marks. Tape works, too, but in the long run, you are much better off just sanding.
Keep practicing.... and don't throw out your first. Keep it to look back on. You'll be glad you did.
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ilickrocks
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Post by ilickrocks on May 3, 2014 15:33:14 GMT -5
For a first time this is really good! I find square wire the hardest to work with and have never been able to make decent swirls with it. Keep practicing, won't be long before you're bragging about each piece!
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Post by pghram on May 5, 2014 12:34:53 GMT -5
Looks good for your first & that's a very nice cab.
Rich
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azgnoinc
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Post by azgnoinc on May 5, 2014 16:22:33 GMT -5
Very nice job for your first wrap. As has been stated - practice & a little tape on the tools and you'll be happy with your pieces in no time!!
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Post by gingerkid on May 6, 2014 17:08:33 GMT -5
Looks great to me and keep up the good work!!  The cab is perfect with the copper-colored wire. |
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Post by beefjello on May 6, 2014 19:53:18 GMT -5
That's great for a 'firstie'.. keep at it Stu!
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on May 7, 2014 10:12:54 GMT -5
Pretty good for a first try!
just remember that the thicker cabs will need more strands in the bundle to make it look good - so don't try to use a three bundle wrap on a thick cabs and think its going to look great - kinda like a fat lady in too small fitting cloths
my method for wrapping is to see how many strands will look good for the top and with that I add one more for the back retainer wire that will also be the bail wire
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Post by drocknut on May 8, 2014 12:48:02 GMT -5
Not bad at all, especially for a first try. Keep it up.
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The cab is perfect with the copper-colored wire. 
