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fishfirst92

Posted 3/31/2012 7:54 AM (#549679)
Subject: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 661

Location: Sussex, NJ

Starting to make some of my own bucktails and wondering whats the best method to bend the wire? Do you guys use wire bending machines or drills? Any input and methods would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Brandon

Edited by fishfirst92 3/31/2012 7:55 AM

fin

Posted 3/31/2012 8:17 AM (#549684 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: RE: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 149

You have a pm.

RubberUpRacer39

Posted 3/31/2012 12:26 PM (#549731 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 56

Location: NJ

I have a boggs tackle maker and a few pairs of round nose pliers. I tend to use the pliers more.

Landonfish

Posted 3/31/2012 12:31 PM (#549732 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 360

Pliers or a nail in a vice.

fishfirst92

Posted 3/31/2012 1:58 PM (#549743 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 661

Location: Sussex, NJ

I'm leaning more towards pliers than a machine. Thanks Guys

rtowns

Posted 3/31/2012 9:33 PM (#549838 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: RE: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 36

I use round nose pliers, pro-series long nose compound action pliers for an extra strong grip and a vice grip i filed the teeth down so it doesn't dig in on the wire. Basically I get the round bend first and then use the vice grip on the hoop area and use the compound pliers to bend the wire usually twice around the main shaft and cut it. A small file helps to take a bit of the sharpness out of the cut wire so you don't ever have to worry about line abrasion if it gets wrapped. Hope this makes sense.

fishfirst92

Posted 3/31/2012 10:26 PM (#549852 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 661

Location: Sussex, NJ

Its makes sense. Thanks rtowns appreciate the advice

musky chimes

Posted 4/1/2012 2:22 AM (#549870 - in reply to #549743)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 152

If you get good with the round nose pliers your loops can look as good if not better then the tackle makers can make ? Plus when you get used to bending wire by hand the sky is the limit to what you can twist up .

fishfirst92

Posted 4/1/2012 11:41 AM (#549922 - in reply to #549679)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 661

Location: Sussex, NJ

Thanks chimes. Time to head to the basement!

Pal

Posted 4/1/2012 1:04 PM (#549931 - in reply to #549922)
Subject: Re: Wire Bending Methods

Posts: 676

Location: Twin Cities, MN

Knipex hand held round nose for me.

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