Oops, didn't mean for that to go to the list...
Doug Van Cleve Chandler, AZ USA
On 9/14/07, Doug Van Cleve <dvancleve@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Andy, that's another vote for copper wire :^)
>
> Doug
>
> On 9/14/07, Andrew Bohlmann <encantadas@pcisys.net> wrote:
> > Doug,
> >
> > I used to (1978-1983) build wheels (actually, head mechanic and equipment
> > manager) for the old SRC Raleigh Team out of Ames, IA. This was all USCF
> > National Team Members and our 753 frames came directly from the race
> > factory. I also built some wheels for the USCF National Team.
> >
> > I tied and soldered a number of wheels for various purposes. I have one
> > roll of a thin copper wire with the name, "Anchor" on the roll with "26"
> > (the gauge) and "Soft Copper" also on it. I used sandpaper
> > on the wire to get rid of whatever was on it before I went to work.
> >
> > Andy Bohlmann
> > Colorado Springs, CO
> > http://www.sandcreeksports.com
> > http://www.tourofcolorado.com
> >
> > ---- Original Message -----
> > From: "Doug Van Cleve" <dvancleve@gmail.com>
> > To: "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> > Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:58 AM
> > Subject: [CR]What wire for tying and soldering?
> >
> >
> > > Howdy folks.
> > >
> > > I want to try tying and soldering some wheels and have found that at
> > > least one authority likes "beekeeper's wire" (which DT also sells for
> > > this purpose) but everyone else I have read about like tinned copper
> > > "buss" wire. I am preparing to order my supplies and am torn on which
> > > wire to get. Opinions?
> > >
> > > Doug Van Cleve
> > > Chandler, AZ USA