[Jewelry making - Article 01161] - Re: [Orchid] Drawing Fine wire

[Cathy Wheless - artjeweler]

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Hi Gang,

    Thank you so much for all of your input regarding successful results
    when drawing fine wire (22ga to 30ga). Yesterday I needed some fine
    wire (26ga) and the working process was much improved thanks to all
    of you. The single biggest aide seemed to be using just plain old
    flat nose jewelry pliers with smooth jaws in place of drawing tongs.
    I did try wrapping the jaws with some cu (copper) sheet as suggested
    however things went better with the pliers alone. There were a few
    breaks at the beginning of the pull but that number was only a minor
    problem. Also the tapering process was speed up by using a separating
    disc on the flex shaft instead of my mini belt-sanding machine.
    Someone had mention using two sanding disc face to face on the flex
    shaft and inserting the wire into the sanding area with the flex
    shaft on while turning the wire. I loved the idea however I did not
    have that type of disc on hand. This comment cannot be repeated
    enough, Orchid "rocks". This is a generous community. 

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Blessings to all of you,
Cathy Wheless

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