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Title: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: cha1n on July 05, 2015, 01:06:35 pm

Hey, I'd like to replace the metal wire that holds the gate open on my clip stick (too short, never works with my petzl spirits) but I'm drawing a blank on where I could buy lengths of suitable, straight wire.

Anyone got any ideas? I've used tinned copper wire in the past in electronics and I'd just put it in a vice and pull like fook on the reel to straighten it but I don't really want to be buying a massive reel and I assumed some sort of strainless steel would be better. Can't think what type of shop would sell it.

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: nai on July 05, 2015, 01:45:50 pm

wrap a bit of finger tape around the section of the wire that holds the gate open.

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: cha1n on July 05, 2015, 02:17:09 pm

Thanks for the suggestion Nai. I may well do it for a temporary solution but wouldn't mind fixing it properly as I'm sure it would only take 15 mins.

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: nai on July 05, 2015, 02:19:05 pm

or do the 60 second tape fix 15 times  ;)

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: nik at work on July 05, 2015, 04:34:40 pm

We have 3mm rod but that will be far too thick I imagine. Maybe some of our thicker weld wire would work?? I can stick you a bit in the post if you want, say 20cm?

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: cha1n on July 05, 2015, 06:36:33 pm

That's very kind of you Nik. I've measured and it's 2mm diameter wire. Could have a search on ebay I suppose, what doesn't that site sell?!

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: nik at work on July 05, 2015, 07:07:41 pm

Hmmmm, I doubt we have any 2mm filler wire, but I'lol have a look on Tuesday. PM me your address and I'll send you a snurtle of whatever seems most appropriate.

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: nik at work on July 08, 2015, 10:30:12 am

I've got a length of 1.6mm 316 stainless filler wire here looking for a delivery address if you want to try it.

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: SA Chris on July 08, 2015, 10:33:38 am

Coat hanger - fixes everything.

Title: Re: Replacing clipstick wire
Post by: Paul B on July 08, 2015, 06:01:07 pm

Hang around the Foundry and ask Tony Whitehouse nicely? (or find him FB).