Does the wire have memory, ie, is it hard to straighten?
469108
It is easily straightened by clamping one end in a vise and twisting 3-4 twists per inch with pliers or vise-grips while pulling it straight.
469109
It is very hard to straighten....maybe a thinner gauge would work, but not this one.....unless you really have muscle power.
348284
No, but when I got it the wire that came with wasn't working. It's maybe six month and I use it everyday.
573654
Yes, in it's default state it is very stiff. You may actually have trouble getting it straight enough for making pushrods because of the natural curve of the wire its packaging. Since the wire is high carbon steel, it should respond well to annealing and re-hardening if you are willing to put that much work into it.
241222
The wire is pretty thick and holds it's shape if you go slowly enough and if you tighten all the screws down well. If you try to go too fast and apply too much force, and your styrofoam is thick and dense, or possibly damp or wet, it will bend and deform, but you will feel the drag and you will know that you are overdoing it. I think it would be fine, except that since it is handheld, any little motion, even your heartbeat, will be translated into the cut. You might want to consider a table top model for smooth even cuts, such as a router would do.
1424345
Yes! The back side is cardboard and has several perforated areas to punch out where needed for wires. This piece is really nice. I was shocked at how nice for the price.
811664
Yes it is very easy. Even if you hook up the wires backwards the trin will just operate in the opposite direction. If you want it to go the other direction swap the wires around. Easy.
1295747
I thought I ordered a picture hanging wire. This wire is pretty stiff but not quite as stiff as a coat hanger. It can be bent but definitely not a soft wire.
1375063
Yes, the only tough part is the rubber gasket to route wire through the metal. I simply don't remove it to make it easier.
2127823
The wire is smooth & somewhat braided. I have not had any issues with cuts etc.
143218
Yes but its tough. The wire runs through the frame and can be easily removed by cutting the wire. Installing a new wire is a whole different beast though, and you may find it difficult.
948412
No. It has only two wires. I just looked at it. Also, although it does an adequate job, the turner handle does not seem to have sufficient strength and you have to keep stopping, going one turn backward and then turning forward again.
1774852
Mine came with a piece of bendable wire, come on now they could do better than that. The wire is a joke!!
1095318
It will work with memory wire, but because of the stiffness of the wire it requires some manipulation. I only tried one cut though..
2270320
It's pretty simple a hard wire crimped inside a metal tube. I'm not sure how they can be different other than composition.
425280
After looking at both wires and the sheathing there is no UL stamped on the product itself. One caveat to that, after receiving this request I went to the UL web site to do some research. This type of product normally wouldn't have the wires themselves stamped with UL. It would normally be the box or reel that were stamped. I do know that the electrical inspector that inspected my wiring was satisfied when he saw the CL2 rating. I've tried the wire and it works excellently.
2105731
Yes, absolutely. Additionally, it is very easy to install. All you need are a screwdriver and a pair of needle nose pliers to facilitate bending the three wires that carry the current. The green wire goes in the green colored screw slot; the black wire goes in the dark screw slot and the white wire goes in the shiny/bright screw slot. Make sure you tighten well to reduce the chance of corrosion.
1429113
I bought this some time ago. I believe it was a softer wire, but I! not positive. I used it all tho.