[Elecraft] DIY Hard-drawn copper wire

[Rick Bates (WA6NHC)]

All true Ron, but remember that copper is only the main element in the alloy at hand. 

The one time you take something in safety for granted is the one time it turns on you.  It waits...

73,
Rick nhc

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> On Feb 13, 2016, at 9:47 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire <ron at cobi.biz> wrote:
> 
> Copper is ductile, not elastic. So pulling it will cause it to stretch but
> when it breaks it does not return to its original length releasing a lot of
> energy. It will simply separate at the point of failure, as others noted. 
> 
> Even so, I am careful any time I'm applying a lot of pressure to anything.
> Murphy reigns supreme over mere mortal Hams.
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
>> On 2/11/16 3:13 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
>> (4) If you are breaking things, such as #8 copper wire, cover them 
>> with blankets to minimize the danger of having them snap through the air.
>> (5) Keep everyone far enough away so flying wire won't hit them, or 
>> keep them in a closed vehicle.
> 
> 
> Those are what I was thinking.   Be sure to be safely inside the car and 
> be willing to damage the car.
> 
> p.s. I think it's cheaper and better to just purchase harddrawn copper or
> copperweld wire.  YMMV
> 
> Ken WA8JXM
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