[CAUT] Getting straight

[Fred Sturm]

Looks like some far less expensive ones are available (and less  
precise, but probably good enough for the purpose) from fishing supply.
http://www.basspro.com/ and search Du-Bro® Wire Straightener, $12.99
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu



On Aug 6, 2008, at 10:44 PM, John Delacour wrote:

> At 18:24 -0400 6/8/08, A440A at aol.com wrote:
>
>> ...I have used the brakes on the small wire reels to straighten the  
>> wire, but
>> they don't do a very consistant job, leaving me with thoughts of  
>> small ball
>> bearing wheels with grooves on them and pulling the wire through as  
>> I use it.
>> I don't want to re-invent this thing, so if anybody has already  
>> developed a
>> workable device and found that it makes a difference, how about  
>> posting
>> something to the list on how well it works and is it worth the  
>> trouble.
>
> I always straighten the wire using a 14-roller straightener.  Here  
> is a picture of one similar to mine from <http://www.read-eurowire.com/sjogren.cfm 
> >
>
> <Sjogren2.jpg>
>
>
> If you google for "wire straightener" you will find several American  
> suppliers.  When I bought mine 23 years ago I remember it cosy over  
> $800, and I remember that because I thought it grossly excessive.  I  
> am sure you can get one on America for far less.  This sort of  
> device is used throughout the wire industry, so there is no re- 
> inventing to do.
>
> JD

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