Florida Don Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I did a search and didn't come up with anything - so here is a question for you wire guys. I bought a wire former and am practicing bending wire. I also purchased some stainless in a coil. Although the loops are pretty big in the coil, I still need to straighten the wire after cutting off a piece. I was thinking of drawing it through a wooden mandrel or something like that, then I realized that one of you guys probably has an easy way to do it. Is there a tool available? As usual, thanks for all your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yes there is a tool for that. I've got one that I don't use anymore if you're interested. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 This a little off topic, but suppliers sell pre-cut batches of straight stainless wire. Hagen's has em .026-.051 in 3" - 8" lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yes, I know I have some but I need longer wire. Thanks anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 PM sent to Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I get 304 stainless steel in 2' lengths from McMaster Carr. You can get it from .020 to .063 diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Perfect! Never thought of them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 The SS wire I have is supplied wound onto a 1/2" dia card tube. It is a nightmare of kinks and bends. I pull it around a metal rail (no sharp corners). This solves my problem, it now forms large (1ft) loops, but I can use it without having to fiddle about. I too would like to know if there is a better way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 The SS wire I have is supplied wound onto a 1/2" dia card tube. It is a nightmare of kinks and bends. I pull it around a metal rail (no sharp corners). This solves my problem, it now forms large (1ft) loops, but I can use it without having to fiddle about.I too would like to know if there is a better way. I was thinking of taking a couple pieces of wood with a notch drilled in it. Put that in a vice, cut the wire from the coil and then draw the wire through the notch in the wood. But I don't like the extra work, so will probably go with the cut lengths. Still though I have to deal with the material I have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I am not so sure that pulling the wire through a small hole will actually do the job. The SS wire will retain the smaller bends. But it is easy enough to try out. By bending the wire around a rail, the SS is physically deformed and so is given a new shape. It takes a few seconds to straighten a yard, enough to supply a few lures. Let us know how you solve the problem. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maxwell Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I use the same SS wire from coils. I just pull the wire through my fingers bending it back past straight, so when it is released it is straight. Takes a little practice, but you will get the hang of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayupnorth36 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I buy "torsion straightened" ss wire. Is this the same wire that you are all talking about, or are you using unstraightened? I use the torsion straightened stuff for spinner shafts, or whatever I want to be straight, and got some other ss wire for whatever else. The torsion straightened stuff is about a buck higher in price, but springs right off the roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I get my wire coils from Jann's and I've never had a problem with it. Did you drop it and it uncoiled??? Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeylegs1246 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) Not sure this is what you want. Seems like if it str aightens single strand wire leaders that it might straighten wire used in tackle making? Wire Straightener - Have a bent leader? Straighten it in seconds with Du-Bro's Wire Straightener. Simply clamp the straightener onto your wire leader and pull. Your leader will come out straight and ready to use again. Can also be used on multi-strand cable. Available in two sizes to fit wire sizes #5 through #20. Do a search for DuBro Wire Straightener to find an updated price...etc. Edited May 11, 2008 by Spike-A-Pike Removed text from post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) That looks like it will do the job. I just did a quick search, I found it on Amazon under $20 bucks. Edited May 11, 2008 by Spike-A-Pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 You can also use the wire rod they use for welding. Our welders use them. It comes in 36" long sticks, in a wide variety of diameters and in a wide variety of materials (ie. stainless steel ,aluminum, copper, brass, cold rolled steel and a few other materials.) Just my worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danderson Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I always use my fingers like another guy was saying. The thing I may do different is I pour my lead first. That way you have a hook and lure body (I'm talking about spinnerbaits and buzzbaits) to hold on to so the wire doesn't twist as you tweak it with your fingers. I rarely have to tune a spinnerbait to run straight after this, although I am a little bit OCD when it comes to the wire being straight. Just the way I do it. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spnrbatr Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 I buy the wire from janns or stamina in the loops, so I know what you are talking about. This may sound a little primative but I staighten it by hand. never had a problem. I have been making my own spinnerbaits for about 15yrs and i have always straightend mine by hand . Ledhed has a good idea with the wire from mcmaster carr, I'm sure it is the wire the welders use for filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
