Bronze wire, where to find

Bronze wire, where to find

This topic has 8 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 24 November 2011 at 11:53 by John McNamara.

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22 November 2011 at 14:16 #78329
Goran Hosinsky
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Tubal Cain in his books “Simple model steam engines” uses bronze wire for making springs. I have searched the Internet but have not been able to find a source for small quantities.

Any recommendations on where I can buy this wire by mail?

Goran

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22 November 2011 at 14:16 #5763
Goran Hosinsky
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22 November 2011 at 14:25 #78330
David Littlewood
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Goran,

You will have more success if you search for “phosphor bronze wire”, since that is the metal usually used for spring making. For example, eBay shows a good range: Wire

Hope the link works, if not just google it, which will throw up many more as well.

David
22 November 2011 at 16:35 #78336
David Littlewood
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Goran,

An additional thought – unless you are only using very fine wire, you would be well advised to get a spring winder. This is a tool to feed the wire on to the rotating mandrel, to avoid damage to your fingers, and to help get even spacing of the coils. See for example Hemingway Spring Winder . Be aware this is a kit not a finished tool, though it’s not difficult to make (I made one a couple of years ago).

David
22 November 2011 at 17:10 #78339
JasonB
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Reeves do bronze spring wire in a few different gauges

J
23 November 2011 at 10:41 #78403
Robert Dodds
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Goran,

Beryllium Copper is the ideal spring material. It has both anti corrosion and good electrical conductivity as well as a relatively high modulus for elasticity.

Do you know what dia wire you want?

I’ve got some 0.028″ dia if of any use

Bob
23 November 2011 at 13:48 #78412
Terryd
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Hi Goran,

Macc models sells suitable wire here. He is usually cheaper than other suppliers (especially Reeves) and is reasonable on his postal charges.

Regards

Terry
24 November 2011 at 01:26 #78460
Chris Banninger
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Posted by Robert Dodds on 23/11/2011 10:41:28:

Goran,

Beryllium Copper is the ideal spring material. It has both anti corrosion and good electrical conductivity as well as a relatively high modulus for elasticity.

Do you know what dia wire you want?

I’ve got some 0.028″ dia if of any use

Bob
24 November 2011 at 11:53 #78472
John McNamara
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Hi All

Handling Beryllium requires care……

Google search for…. beryllium copper safety

cheers

John
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