Ron, ask a machinist. They understand metals and their responses to heat.
Newton
Ron Nossaman wrote:
> >
> >In this case, no, making such tight bends heats the wire and anneals it,
> >so the wire becomes softer, which allows the loops to become as tight as
> >they do.
>
> *I don't think so, I'll stick with work hardening.
>
> >What book and what type of knot are you referring to?
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