Bronze wire, where to find

[Goran HosinskyParticipant @goranhosinsky61367]

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

Canary Islands

[Goran HosinskyParticipant @goranhosinsky61367]

[David LittlewoodParticipant @davidlittlewood51847]

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

[David LittlewoodParticipant @davidlittlewood51847]

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

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Reeves do bronze spring wire in a few different gauges

 

J

 

[Robert DoddsParticipant @robertdodds43397]

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

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

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

[Chris BanningerParticipant @chrisbanninger89672]

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

[John McNamaraParticipant @johnmcnamara74883]

Hi All

 

Handling Beryllium requires care……

Google search for…. beryllium copper safety

 

cheers

John

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