Has anyone used flat copper wire for bridles on reeds.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... e&_sacat=0
I use usually Bare copper wire for bridle 0.60mm 23 SWG type Andreas Rogge uses.
But also use sheet cooper for Bridle K&S Copper Sheet 0.64mm and sheet copper 0.5mm thickness.
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Fergus
flat copper wire for bridles on reeds
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Re: flat copper wire for bridles on reeds
I just got a roll of "dead soft" (as it was described) copper - about 1/8" wide, 0.020" and over 100 ft. long (3mm x 0.5mm x 100m?) for around $30 (US). It seems perfect for bridles - using an inch+ per reed should get at least 1000 bridles per roll...so, yes. The stuff I got was not from K & S, however.
https://www.riogrande.com/Product/coppe ... oft/132215
Here it is...
https://www.riogrande.com/Product/coppe ... oft/132215
Here it is...
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Re: flat copper wire for bridles on reeds
Where in UK, Ireland or even in Europe could you get the roll of dead soft copper.
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Ferg
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Re: flat copper wire for bridles on reeds
They ship, probably...Where in UK, Ireland or even in Europe could you get the roll of dead soft copper.
The stuff is called "bezel strip". I don't know what it is for, but perhaps a jewellery-making supplier there carries something similar.
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Re: flat copper wire for bridles on reeds
Thank you! This is very useful information, and Rio Grande is located right where I live. I've been wanting to get away from the wrapped wire bridals for awhile.