We used this technique to straighten 14 gauge galvanized wire, but it could be used with a variety of thicknesses. Help support our work on Patreon: / alexandolmsted
Excellent solution for my problem. When she grabbed the wire on the wall, I thought, "perfect," that's the same wire I'm using. You're solution is easy and cheap! Thanks!!!
Fascinating, thanks! I had a thought while watching this that could make the process quicker. Get a length of pvc pipe, plug one end with a wooden dowel, drill your hole in the middle of the dowel and clamp the pipe in your vice. Then you don't have to worry about holding the back end of the wire with your other hand, as it will be contained in the pipe. You could even drill several different sized holes and have one "go to" tool for all wire gauges.
Thanks for this! I need to hang some lights four feet down from the peak beam and this worked well. I used a short 2x4 with a 3/32 hole. The wire was too long to control by hand, so I used three shop vac tubes to restrict the far end whipping.
Thanks for this. It helped save time and tedium. I knew the basic principle of doing this but wasn't sure how to go about it. I was working with 4 foot lengths so holding the one end opposite the drill was difficult. I started using a gloved hand and stretching out but found it awkward so I used a 1/2 piece of conduit and clamped it down to the opposite side (non-pro tip :). Worked like a charm. It would also work well for shorter applications, I believe. t should also work fine hand held as well. I also found that it worked better with the drill at a higher speed, at least for me it did.
The method I use is to tighten one end in the vice, then use a vice grip and hammer on the other end. It pulls all the bends out by slightly stretching it. Fast and accurate.
Want to use vertical wire between two tensioned horizontal wires instead of bamboo canes to support tomato plants. Have coiled wire. Came to UA-cam for inspiration. Went away happy. Thank you.
Excellent solution for my problem. When she grabbed the wire on the wall, I thought, "perfect," that's the same wire I'm using. You're solution is easy and cheap! Thanks!!!
Fascinating, thanks! I had a thought while watching this that could make the process quicker. Get a length of pvc pipe, plug one end with a wooden dowel, drill your hole in the middle of the dowel and clamp the pipe in your vice. Then you don't have to worry about holding the back end of the wire with your other hand, as it will be contained in the pipe. You could even drill several different sized holes and have one "go to" tool for all wire gauges.
Thanks for this! I need to hang some lights four feet down from the peak beam and this worked well. I used a short 2x4 with a 3/32 hole. The wire was too long to control by hand, so I used three shop vac tubes to restrict the far end whipping.
Great and inventive technique, well narrated and described in detail. Thank you. I am enlightened. 🙂
As a model railroader, found this to be both amazing and helpful. Model Railroad Hobbyist online magazine just featured this video!
The 'files & rasps' bucket in the background... someone's last futile attempt at organising that workshop... 🤣
I think this is the best Tip I've ever seen. Pow! So Simple. Angels be with you God Bless you all.
Wonderful! I make wire trees and have arthritis in my thumbs. It’s really hard for me to get my wire straight enough to fit into my jig. Thank you!❤️
Nice tutorial, very effective technique. Thank you m
Great tip, thanks for posting the video.
An elegant solution, thank-you!
awesome tutorial👍 thanks for sharing knowledge
Nice tutorial, thank you!
Very useful tip. Many thanks 😉👍🏻👏🏼
Thanks for this. It helped save time and tedium. I knew the basic principle of doing this but wasn't sure how to go about it. I was working with 4 foot lengths so holding the one end opposite the drill was difficult. I started using a gloved hand and stretching out but found it awkward so I used a 1/2 piece of conduit and clamped it down to the opposite side (non-pro tip :). Worked like a charm. It would also work well for shorter applications, I believe. t should also work fine hand held as well. I also found that it worked better with the drill at a higher speed, at least for me it did.
Thanks to both of you for a e entertaining and useful video. God BLESS you ...
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. Great technique!.
Amazing! Thanks for that.
The method I use is to tighten one end in the vice, then use a vice grip and hammer on the other end. It pulls all the bends out by slightly stretching it. Fast and accurate.
Want to use vertical wire between two tensioned horizontal wires instead of bamboo canes to support tomato plants. Have coiled wire. Came to UA-cam for inspiration. Went away happy. Thank you.