[Jewelry making - Article 00171] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting Jump Rings

[Michael Honeycutt]

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    Jesse, One possible source for the copper rods is in the Electrical
    department at Home Depot. They sell thick copper wire that is used as
    grounding wire in home construction. I've seen wire up to about 1/4"
    in diameter. Almost any steel supplier (see your local welding supply
    for advice) sells steel rod of varying sizes and compositions. I'm
    not sure just how small they make tool steel rod or drill rod but
    call around and ask. I've also used brass and bronze brazing rod
    (flux free). It too is cheap. 

Mike

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