How to straighten 10g copper wire the easy way

To straighten 10g copper wire (2+ground wire), cut all insulation off wire. Then cut needed lengths +1 in. for triming. Put one end ina vice adn hook the other end to a variable speed drill. Drill slow until straight as a pin.

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• Straighten
• Copper
• Wire

[mrbonaparte]

I've done this, but you may need to anneal after.

[roymackeys]

The guys a genius!!! Works like dang and saved the day I just tried it!! Now I can make my own copper welding rods. More than good enough for what I need. Thank you also for posting that!!! flamingsteel

[tit4tat2212221]

Yes, it works but watchout cause it makes the copper brittle.

[naztazia]

Brillant!

[Cruzinon22s]

OMFG! This worked! Thank you so much! You don't know how much work and time this save me! You are the best! THANK YOU! :)

[diggy488]

excellent! thanks for posting this!