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The Natural Philosopher

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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Kevin wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
jkn wrote:
Hi all
I'm after short lengths (a few metres) of non-ferrous, malleable
wire - say 2-3mm dia. Copper would be too weak, piano wire not
malleable enough (as well as rusting). Have you seen those 'street
traders' that bend some sort of alloy wire into people's names,
ornamental patterns, and so on? That sort of stuff. Any idea where to
get hold of some from?

Thanks
J^n
iron garden wire is good.
aint that ferrous though????

Sorry. read that as 'ferrous'
Not 'non ferrous', since he mentioned he had tried piano wire..

Some form of brass wire would seem to be optimal..

There are also 2 commonish types of resistance wire, nichrome and
constantan. Whether they suit you I've no idea. Both non ferrous, and
available from electronic component suppliers.

Expensive and very springy. Not malleable.

Whats wrong with coat hangars?

galvanised..

BTW model shops do brass rod, often.

Esp. model railway shops.
NT