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
> 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