.0625 wire source

[Martin S.]

I need wire for an upcoming class. 1/16 or .0625.

Stiff wire, for pinning trigger guards, ramrod pipes, barrels, etc.

When I google .0625 wire, it comes up in spools.

What is the stiff wire called?

Can you recommend a good source?

Thanks!

[smylee grouch]

I'm wondering if 1/16th welding rod would work?

[smart dog]

Hi,
Look for welding rod or spring steel.  I prefer spring steel rod.

dave

[Jim Kibler]

Music wire.  McMaster Carr.

[WKevinD]

Marker flags used to mark underground utilities.

[Bob Roller]

1/16"drill rod from McMaster-Carr.1/16" IS .0625.I have none or I'd send it to you.
Bob Roller.

[TDM]

I need wire for an upcoming class. 1/16 or .0625.

Stiff wire, for pinning trigger guards, ramrod pipes, barrels, etc.

When I google .0625 wire, it comes up in spools.

What is the stiff wire called?

Can you recommend a good source?

Thanks!

Jim Kibler just happens to sell the 1/16" wire you need.

[Bsharp]

Do a search on Amazon

K&S music wire .062

15, 36"ers for $16

I have bought 1/8 and 5/32 x 36", good quality.

[rsells]

I use 1/16 welding rod for pins.  I do check  the diameter of the rod before the purchase to make sure it is correct and not metric.
                                                 Roger Sells

[45-110]

Good R/C hobby shops carry a music wire assortment.
kw

[Eric Krewson]

Some Ace Hardware's stock music wire, some don't.

[WKevinD]

I use finish nails and a #49 drill bit.

[Not English]

I've found music wire in virtually all the hardware stores in southern Wi. Can't say about other places.

[satwel]

https://www.hobbytown.com/k-s-engineering-music-wire-36.0621-16-15-ks5041/p204713

This is what I use.

[Scota4570]

Ditto on K&S music wire.  Well worth the trouble to get.  It will not bend under normal use.  It is spring temper and very hard. 

For range rods, the thick K&S music wire is indestructible.  Cut it with carbide and use brass outserts.  IF you want to be really fancy cover it with sticky shrink tubing. 

Hobby shops, Ace, on line...

[Martin S.]

Thanks everyone, I found some.  I appreciate all the suggestions.

[rmnc3r]

Late to the Party, but someone may find this useful.

https://www.zoro.com/search?sort=asc%7Cprice&q=1%2F16%20drill%20rod

[Bsharp]

I went online and looked for my local Ace that stocked spring wire.

Closest one is 20 mi away. We were near it yesterday and stopped in.

They have a pop corn popper just inside the door!

Anyway, no spring wire...........just letting you know that if it says it is stock, it may not be.

but they have bags of pop corn to eat as you wander around!

[P.W.Berkuta]

I use 1/16" welding rod because I have it. It is also copper plated/washed which reduces the chance of rusting. It's not as tough as music wire but like I said I have it so I use it

[B.Habermehl]

I bought a good sized box of music wire. It’s in 16 inch pieces for holding insulation up in basement rafters. It looks like 1/16 but it isn’t its 5/64. Lifetime supply for a few bucks. BJH

[LynnC]

Maze blued steel finishing nails. Very hard and strong. Made in USA. About .072” or so. Available in any good hardware store.

[flehto]

Have used only music wire from Ace Hardware and it doesn't bend and the ends don't  peen.....Fred

[BarryE]

I use music wire from Ace.  I ordered it and had it in three days.  It is hard, so where appropriate I anneal it.  Works for me.