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[Foam Shooter]

I wasn't sure what section to post this in so I just posted it here because I'm using it to make a GNS. Anyways I finally got my hands on music wire, (.062) and 3/32" I believe. I am wondering how to bend it into the desired shapes needed because when I try to bend it it feels like it is about to snap.

[SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA]

Try heating it up until it's red-hot (use a blowtorch, campfire, special heating lamp, etc.) and then bending it into the desired shape with pliers. Let it cool down and test how sturdy it is. (It is best to cut a length of the wire for this, a few more inches than you think you might need in case the bends take up more material).

If you don't want to do that, try just using pliers. Get the bend right the first time, though. Multiple changes to one bend can weaken that joint and it will snap eventually.

Edited by SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA, 24 November 2007 - 10:50 AM.

[anders]

Music wire should be very easy to bend with a pair of pliers, as long as you don't have to make bends sharper than 90 degrease. If you need more help i would advice you to take a look on www.rcgroups.com since music wire is most commonly used for rudder linkage in radio controlled planes.

[Prometheus]

Your music wire seems thick to me, I thought I read somewhere that boltsniper uses wire between 25 and 35 thou..

Edited by Prometheus, 24 November 2007 - 03:58 PM.

[boltsniper]

This trick is to bend it before you cut it. Use the wire itself for leverage. Cut it to length after you've bent it to the desired shape. You don`t have to worry about it snapping.

If you have a vice at your disposal than use it.

I typically use 1/16" for most stuff with the occasional 3/32 and 1/32 thrown in.