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Removing Nicks and Scratches
by Dale Armstrong
Question:

How do I remove the nicks & scratches from 16/18 ga wire? I've used needle nose pliers to wrap 24 ga around it in several places and a loop on the top?
Instructions
Answer:

If the nicks are coming from using the needle-nose chains to hold the large wire while you coil a smaller around it, try using a pair of flat-nose pliers to hold your work instead. You can also temporarily cover the area of wire you are holding with tape.

Answer contributed by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong

Materials

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Flat Nose Wire Plier
G2-506
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Round Nose Wire Plier
G2-507
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Scotch 3/4 Inch Painters Tape for Taping Wires Together
G13-5
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  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Wrapping

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