Ray: I've had a different experience, at least with the larger gauges.
Yeah, smaller gauges like 14, 16 or 18 hardly need annealing in the
first place, but larger gauges (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) are not sufficiently
annealed for safely wiring bonsai, even though the box claims they are
annealed.
Alan Walker
http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org
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"Ra" wrote
Hi All,
I just obtained some 3mm solid copper wire and I am also wondering if it
will require further annealing.
From: rschmitt23
Probably not. I buy bare copper wire (10, 12, 14, 16, 18 ga) in the
electrical department at the hardware store in 100 foot lengths and its
soft
enough for bonsai wiring. Copper work hardens as you bend and twist it,
so
unwinding and rewinding can become a chore. Best advice is to plan ahead
so
you only have to wind once.
Later
Ray Schmitt, Aliso Viejo, CA

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