LipRipper Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 A rookie question here, but exactly what type of stainless steel wire should be used to make the forms on spinnerbaits? I have tried to used the Stainless Steel "leader" wire, but it comes in a roll and is hard to get the bend from the loop out. Also, I find that this wire is very fragile and bends very easily. Should I be using something different such as Spring Stainless Steel Wire? Would that be any stiffer? Thanks again for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmaster Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Why not buy the forms pre-bent? there are lots of choices of wire diameters, etc. available.......unless what you are making is custom bends, take a look at what is out there. Google up Mustang Wire, or Battlefield Wire, they should have what you need. Regards JM www.daimonlures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbass1 Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I would recommend the preformed wires. I don't see any advantage to trying to form your own unless you want a diameter that isn't available and that would be hard to find. Check out Barlow's, Jann's Netcraft even BPS and Cabela's carry the wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LipRipper Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I am using .029 wire which is available in preformed wire but the wire from head to R-bend isn't long enough in the pre-bent wire forms. I like the performance of the .029 wire. I know that that is small and they tend to break easily, but I have seen .029 wire on spinnerbaits that the wire doesn't bend as easily as the leader wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I use a lot what would be called the .018 stainless steel wire purchased from Barlows Tackle. It is the Mason Brand wire. Im well pleased with it because its an excellent wire. It bends really well without weakening or breaking. Ive received a few batches with a bent spot in the coil but i still order it because it tends to be good wire. If its bent i just send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 LipRipper Check out McMaster/Carr (they have a web site) ? not the cheapest but they do have a lot of stuff and they provide some interesting information about wire hardness. You are probably looking for "piano wire". They do sell stainless .in 1 and 2 foot pre cut lengths in different diameters (including .029) or you can opt for the coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
