Odyssey Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Does anyone on here have any experience of bending wire or recommend any jigs for wire bending? Picture below of what I’m after making Im also keen to experiment with other very strong quick release clips but to do that I need to be able to form the wire…. Bending it around a metal dowel won’t work as is too stiff, I need a jig to help apply pressure and form a neat bend. @suzook12 @GPSguru resident engineering experts any ideas? the below is called an Aussie twist @JDP do you use anything similar or make/buy your own? 🙂 Edited November 15, 2021 by Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hmmmmm, will give it some thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, suzook12 said: Hmmmmm, will give it some thought Waste of time. Cheaper to buy from somewhere that makes thousands (probably China) than to try to make. Geoff.☺️ Edited November 15, 2021 by Geoff GPSguru and JonC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Geoff said: Waste of time. Cheaper to buy from somewhere that makes thousands (probably China) than to try to make. Geoff.☺️ i agree with Geoff , . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Geoff said: Waste of time. Cheaper to buy from somewhere that makes thousands (probably China) than to try to make. Geoff.☺️ Totally agree, and by the same token, it's far easier to buy fish from the supermarket or fishmongers than go fishing. Sometimes people just want to do things just because they can...... Odyssey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Having made flying collar booms using welding rods in the past, I can only imagine how hard it would be to DIY those aussie twists, and to make them look good, with an even coil and eye. Whilst it might be a fun (exasperating) project, it will be cheaper and less aggro to buy them in. Life's too short IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, JonC said: The op didn’t ask if it was worth while or economical, he asked for advice regarding the jig set up. It’s a bit like basket weaving I guess, it will help pass the day. Just saving the OP from himself Jon. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Ok hint taken folks! Inwas looking to make spreader bars and twist links but it maybe too much hassle…. Both are ££££ so I was looking to save a few quid… Back to the drawing board me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 found these in an old tackle box - no good to me - you're welcome to them if you wanted templates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 20 hours ago, Odyssey said: Does anyone on here have any experience of bending wire or recommend any jigs for wire bending? Picture below of what I’m after making Im also keen to experiment with other very strong quick release clips but to do that I need to be able to form the wire…. Bending it around a metal dowel won’t work as is too stiff, I need a jig to help apply pressure and form a neat bend. @suzook12 @GPSguru resident engineering experts any ideas? the below is called an Aussie twist @JDP do you use anything similar or make/buy your own? 🙂 I have those and other similar but mostly use them on the spearfishing rigging where extra strength is needed. I don't make any wire clips as that sort of thing is far more reasonably priced for us and I don't tend to loose heavy gear. Actually I was clearing up the garage today and dumped all the booms we used to make back in the UK from my wrecking days. Pretty certain we used stainless welding rods back then and they were nowhere near as strong as the ones we buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 7 hours ago, JonC said: Good point, well presented. Stick that in your pipe @Geoff🤣🤣🤣☹️☹️ To make that out of the correct materials with swivel would be very difficult for any person that does not have the correct jigs or machines to produce them. Welding rod material is malleable, but totally unsuitable for that fitting. I know that Andy did not suggest such rods for this fitting. Since the original post the OP has stated that he was looking to "save a few quid" (I don't blame him), and I know that the op has better ways (out on his boat fishing) to pass the day. Geoff.☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 The twist is hard to come by there are limited suppliers and they cost quite a bit… I have a supplier for the swivels, just looking if it’s possible to make the twist myself, probably not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Easy if you use florists wire Luke, otherwise just dig deep into your pocket - it may not hurt too much. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankybouy Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Might be worth a go for 6.70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 50 minutes ago, Tankybouy said: Might be worth a go for 6.70 i haven't seen those since i was a boy i did not think thay made them any more Tankybouy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Always found them fiddly ,I just use normal lead links for my lure fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 they're less likely to rust through or bend out that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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