were can this wire be obtained - Page 1
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author: LaserTazerPhaser
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2019, 07:37:53 pm
content: The only retailer for insulated carbon steel or iron wire is mcmaster-carr but it only has 1 very small guagehttps://www.mcmaster.com/8867k25ebay/amazon only shows uninsulated stainless wire.Are there common uses for insulated iron or carbon steel wire which can be readily obtained?

author: helius
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2019, 07:44:29 pm
content: Would something like derailleur cable be suitable for your application? That is easily obtainable, although the wire is loose inside its sleeve.

author: mikerj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2019, 07:51:38 pm
content: "Garden wire" (used for attaching plant stems to wooden stakes etc.) is cheap and available with PVC insulation, though it is usually galvanised steel.

author: LaserTazerPhaser
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2019, 08:33:09 pm
content: Should be =>15m long shorter lengths would work also, are derailleur cables retailed in very long spools?Quote from: mikerj on September 23, 2019, 07:51:38 pmCan it be galvanized if its already PVC coated?https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-50-ft-Heavy-Duty-Coated-Wire-T025BVG/203894420

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2019, 11:32:30 pm
content: cloth line?https://www.amazon.in/Royals-Anti-Rust-Washing-Clothesline-Plastic/dp/B00YAAC4C8wire rope?https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-16-in-x-250-ft-Galvanized-Vinyl-Coated-Steel-Wire-Rope-806370/203958870fence cable?https://www.rappa.co.uk/products/90-light-insulated-cablea visit to local hardware store or supermarket may give wonder... i bought a spool many years ago when i move house, similar to garden wire you linked, except thicker and stiffer to use as cloth line. its also general purpose can be used to build fence, clean drainage in plumbing, hooks etc...

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2019, 12:39:41 am
content: For enamel or 'silk'*insulated wire try searching foriron florists wire. N.B. there's a lot of aluminum florists wire around nowadays, and also, precut lengths are becoming more popular but reels of iron wire are still reasonably available.* usually Rayon.

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2019, 01:03:37 am
content: I've seen them at hardware section of Home Depot (US home improvement center).

author: grifftech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2019, 08:11:46 pm
content: https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-KryptoFlex-Double-Bicycle-Security/dp/B000NOO3ZQ/ref=sr_1_18?crid=LIQMJ9RGKJOZ&dchild=1&keywords=security+cable&qid=1569442255&sprefix=security+cable%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-18

author: IDEngineer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2019, 05:25:14 pm
content: Quote from: LaserTazerPhaser on September 23, 2019, 07:37:53 pmMcMaster Carr is a distributor, not a manufacturer. They're buying that wire from someone. Wire-drawing equipment is specialized and expensive, so it's extremely unlikely that the manufacturer only makes that one type/size of wire.I suggest you call McMaster Carr and ask them who the manufacturer is on that item. Then call the manufacturer direct, or visit their website if they have one, and see what else they offer. They may offer quite a range of options that would be helpful.