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18th December 2014, 10:42 PM #1New Member
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Finding some flat wire
I'm making a miniature model of a project that uses 10mm x 3mm flat bars so am looking for any sort of flat wire to make this model.
I found a small length in the shed that looked like it was used to clamp a barrel or similar (4.5mmx1mm) but cant find anywhere that stocks any flat wire.
An example of similar wire found online - http://www.steelwirebrush.com/photo/...eel_wire_7.jpg
I need lengths of less than 1m and maybe 10m all up, so I'm happy to salvage it from other products if needed. I also don't mind what finish.
Any ideas where I can find/buy some locally?
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19th December 2014, 06:47 AM #2Philomath in training
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A long shot, but 4.5x1mm works out to be the same area as 2.4 (3/32") diameter wire. Can you roll down some Al TIG welding wire perhaps?
For small sections like that I go to (scale modeller's) hobby shops as they normally have a rack with various miniature metal sections. Most recently I got some thin wall 1/8" OD brass tube for my SG oil circuit. Pretty sure I saw flats.
Michael
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19th December 2014, 06:55 AM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Depending where in Sydney you are Edcon Steel supply 10x3 black mild steel,they will cut to length.
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19th December 2014, 07:44 AM #4Senior Member
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rafff, what scale are you working to, what size do you need the model flats to be?
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19th December 2014, 09:50 AM #5New Member
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Thanks Michael,
I don't have a roller handy. But a hobby shop sounds a good place to look, somehow that escaped me.
pipeclay & bob - I will be using 10x3mm for the full scale project, at the moment I am looking for a reduced size section to make a miniture model. the model does not need to be to any specific scale, any section smaller and easier to work so we can experiment with a few of the details.
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19th December 2014, 10:25 AM #6Senior Member
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Flat wire
Try Armature rewinders. I have seen flat copper wire in some generators and starter motors.
Roger
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19th December 2014, 10:45 AM #7
Most of the hobby shops that sell model aircraft, car, boat parts etc.. have the K&S range .. expensive.. http://www.ksmetals.com/products.html
Ray
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19th December 2014, 12:22 PM #8Senior Member
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Someone with a well tune guillotine may be able to cut 3-4 mm strips from 1mm? sheet. Whether cleaning up the sheared edges and straightening the strip will be too time consuming is another question ?
Graeme
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19th December 2014, 03:32 PM #9
Electrician's fish wire, about 3mm x 1mm, is used to feed wiring in walls. Street sweeper bristles are about the same size.
Cheers,
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19th December 2014, 03:58 PM #10Ring Master
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What about the thin metal strips in windscreen wiper rubbers?
regards Ned
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