I’d like to know if anyone has a good source for nichrome wire? Googling the Internet provides lots of hits but I would prefer to select a company that someone has had good experience with.
- Scott
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A Source for Nichrome Wire?
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On the recommendation of Molly Winton, mtebob@sbcglobal.net. Ask for the "Winton Pack" as made up for this remarkable wood artist!
Steve Worcester
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Any glass art store that works with kiln artist will have it, it is high temperature wire to them.
Also,
www.mcmaster.com
Also,
www.mcmaster.com
Cheap sources abound.....free, at garage sales, or at Salv. Army Stores
If you don't want to pay much (or anything) for nichrome wire, you can scrounge it from old toaster-ovens, aquarium heaters, and even discarded hair blower/dryers. The heating wire can be 'recycled' from any of these units, and will be present in them in different thicknesses. The "naked" nichrome wire is often supported by thermal insulators to keep the coils evenly spaced - this is the best indication that this is the nichrome wire you are looking for. Disassemble the unit carefully and re-shape the salvaged nichrome wire without very sharp bends or kinks, and you're in business. Just don't use any copper wire (easily identified by its color, presence as stranded wire, with insulation, and much easier ability to be cut) in place of nichrome, or you'll have a "high current fest" of potentially wire-melting proportions.
Rob Wallace
If you don't want to pay much (or anything) for nichrome wire, you can scrounge it from old toaster-ovens, aquarium heaters, and even discarded hair blower/dryers. The heating wire can be 'recycled' from any of these units, and will be present in them in different thicknesses. The "naked" nichrome wire is often supported by thermal insulators to keep the coils evenly spaced - this is the best indication that this is the nichrome wire you are looking for. Disassemble the unit carefully and re-shape the salvaged nichrome wire without very sharp bends or kinks, and you're in business. Just don't use any copper wire (easily identified by its color, presence as stranded wire, with insulation, and much easier ability to be cut) in place of nichrome, or you'll have a "high current fest" of potentially wire-melting proportions.
Rob Wallace
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Gee Barry, the check's in the mail.
Barry's right on one count, Bob or Renay will take good care of you for any size/quantity you need at very reasonable prices. They're good folks.
Thank you!
- Scott
- Scott
I contacted MTE and am placing an order. Renay said to "Thank the guys on the AAW forum for mentioning us too".
- Scott
Scott,
I told you this would work. The "Forum" ... a good place for info.
Hugh
I told you this would work. The "Forum" ... a good place for info.
Hugh
Scott I get mine on e-bay wide selection of gauge and length.
Richard
http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk
Richard
http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk
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Where is Bob or Renay at mte?
Guess I am a day late or $ short. Tried to contact Mollie's recommended source mtebob@sbcglobal.net and have not had a response from them. Are they still around? Just wondering.
Guess I am a day late or $ short. Tried to contact Mollie's recommended source mtebob@sbcglobal.net and have not had a response from them. Are they still around? Just wondering.
+1 on Bob ......
Steve Worcester
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you can email Molly at
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Nichrome wire
Thanks Steve, Alan & Rob for your help. I looked at all of your sources including msc. I found another source through the internet which supplies the wire in 10' rolls - more than I will probably ever use. They also have a lot of information relative to the normal wire useage. http://www.nichromewire.biz/28_30ft.html
I never did hear from Bob either. Thanks again.
Thanks Steve, Alan & Rob for your help. I looked at all of your sources including msc. I found another source through the internet which supplies the wire in 10' rolls - more than I will probably ever use. They also have a lot of information relative to the normal wire useage. http://www.nichromewire.biz/28_30ft.html
I never did hear from Bob either. Thanks again.
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