[Jewelry making - Article 01289] - Re: [Orchid] Drawing half-round wire from round

[Michael David Sturlin]

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    Drawing the round wire square is simple enough, provided your
    starting gauge allows for enough reduction by the time it becomes
    square. It might take 6 to 8 dies, depending upon your drawplate. 

    To make the half round stock from round wire it is easiest if you
    roll the round wire slightly flat first. This reduces the amount of
    drawing that will be needed to pull it down to half round.  If you
    fold the wire in half you will only need to solder the tips together
    and file the end to a taper, then begin pulling. (This is assuming
    that you are using a round drawplate to produce half round wire.) 

Michael David Sturlin
www.michaeldavidsturlin.com

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