We used to use bailing wire as a filter rod on mild steel when using oxygen acetylene torch. Can't even find bailing wire any longer. Everyone has gone to twine to avoid hardware disease.
Back in the 80’s.... when I absolutely knew nothing and was too lazy to go to a library to read up.... an old guy showed me how to weld exhaust pipes with coat hangers. That’s what I did for almost 15 years until I finally got a mig welder For my shop. Brings back memories.Nice to know but due to coppers low tensile strength probably not practical. I've used coat hangers years ago, as a kid because I couldn't afford bronze rod. but a waste of time
I was at the local tractor supply this morning, they had a stack of bailing/mechanics wire.bailing wire can be purchased at better hardware stores....Tractor supply....and I think I’ve purchased some at a Harbor Freight too. I love bailing wire.
I've never heard the term.I’m a fan of Juliet brazing myself
electrical copper is supposed to be first use,99.9% pureI've got a long run of 50-70yo that I yanked out of the attic.
The stuff has a black/silver jacket. (I need to research what the material is, asbestos probably?)
I wonder if the quality of the copper is better than what's available today?