On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 1:33:29 PM UTC-5, Eli the Bearded wrote:
Is there an easy way to take wire off a spool and get it straight?

I'm working with 12ga galvinized steel here, in lengths of about

two feet.



I know the jewelry people use nylon tipped pliers (squeeze tight

and pull through, repeat as needed), which seems fine for very small

soft wire, but I don't think that's going to work on this heavy stuff.



Elijah

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has been trying to bend it straight by hand

I believe I'd run it through a couple of 2x4 in a vice. I'd hook the wire to the back of my truck and pull 20-30' at a time then cut to shorter lengths as needed