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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2017 22:08:09 GMT -5
In another thread someone spoke of a method for straightening wires. I would have thought it's pretty straightforward. Here is what we use in fishing. How do you do it?
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Post by Pat on Jun 25, 2017 23:04:05 GMT -5
I run the wire through my hand. Hand protected by glove or thick rag. My thickest wire is probably 16 gauge.
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icatz
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Post by icatz on Jun 26, 2017 5:31:11 GMT -5
Same as Pat. Or nylon jaw pliers, but they don't hold up very well.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 26, 2017 7:24:28 GMT -5
I use a sunshine polishing cloth. It's nice and thick, plus I clean and polish the wire.
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Dr DG
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Post by Dr DG on Jul 3, 2017 21:55:04 GMT -5
it easy, I just but straight wire....
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 4, 2017 12:45:30 GMT -5
I also use my hands. don't use gloves but I might use a tarnish rag if the sterling or copper wire has been sitting around for awhile. Had to use pliers in a couple spots for a piece of 16g I reused for a groove wrap this week. I'll post it later in it's own thread. Edit: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/79403/grooving-again
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Jul 4, 2017 22:03:30 GMT -5
I use a tool similar to what you showed but mine has nylon on the three 'wheels'.
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Jul 5, 2017 0:26:56 GMT -5
Same as Pat. Or nylon jaw pliers, but they don't hold up very well. I do have some nylon jawed pliers, but as has been identified, they don't last. So, a few suggestions: 1) be gentle - only applying the necessary force to straighten the wire 2) only use for relatively thin wire 3) you can buy pliers that will take replacement nylon jaws 4) make your own (well sort of): just line some flat pliers with kitchen roll or wet wipes. These are frequently made of plastic fibres. Yes it will wear out and then you can just replace it 5) thicker wire can be annealed and rolled between two mild steel plates but this only works for shorter lengths
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Post by fantastic5 on Jul 5, 2017 7:54:21 GMT -5
More for the silversmith. I haven't tried this method, but thought it looked interesting.
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Post by drocknut on Jul 5, 2017 16:06:32 GMT -5
I use the nylon jaw pliers, they actually last a while if you aren't too heavy handed with them but I also use the sunshine cloth like Tela.
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