On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:12:16 GMT, Ben Hockenhull
wrote:

I'm looking for some general recommendations for quality steel wire to use
as wire for making clamps, a la the Clamp-Tite tool. In looking at
various wire available, I notice that I have a choice of various tempers,
from soft all the way to spring temper. Anyone have any opinions as to
what temper of wire to use to get a clamp that'll hold tight and be
durable? I think I can sort out steel types and diameters more or less
myself.

Thanks

ben

I like annealed stainless aircraft safety wire. The full
nomenclature is:
"wire, nonelectrical, steel, corrosion resistant, round,alloy type
302/304, cond. anl, passivated, MS20995C, ASTM A 580"

It was made by Brookfield Wire Company, Brookfield MASS.

I don't remember where I got it.