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 use #19 black iron tie wire for both garden hose and 100 psi air
line - by the time it starts to leak, it's time to re-do the fitting.
I tried equivalent sized stainless but found I couldn't get the same
tightness without snapping the wire. Maybe I need to learn how to
anneal stainless.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada