Reply To: Imprecise couplings (Iain Rice design)

[Paul WillisParticipant]

On Paul Tomlinson said

I haven’t tried to form steel guitar wire, but I anticipate it might resist being formed into sharp angles. That’s not to say, however, that it isn’t worth a try – there’s very little to lose. Good luck.

Hi Paul,

Steel guitar wire generally works well formed into sharp angles.  When used for AJ couplings, the first bend is a 180 degree one back on the wire, if I remember correctly.

On occasion I’ve known that bend break, but generally it works.

Best,

Paul