Stainless 'piano' wire source?

[DipperToo]

Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

Hi,

Looking to feed a VHF cable through the pushput and years ago found thin stainless piano type wire was invaluable. It was also very useful in feeding lines through inaccessible areas.

Searched high and low for a source with no luck. Anyone know where to buy this?

Thanks,

Stewart

 

[tobble]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

why does it have to be stainless?

 

[VicS]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

If its just a wire for feeding cables through take a look at what Screwfix have to offer.

 

[Malish]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

on screwfix & other trade sites you are looking for a 'fish'

 

[KenMcCulloch]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

This is the kind of thing you need.

 

[savageseadog]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

[ QUOTE ]
This is the kind of thing you need.

[/ QUOTE ]B&Q do something much the same. For short lengths you can use a TIG/Gas welding rod, one of these rods can make a handy long reach hook as well

 

[DipperToo]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

Thanks to all - looks like the term 'fish' is key to finding what I am after!
The Screwfix one looks like just the job.

Stewart

 

[wooslehunter]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

The one on the yellow reel is long enough for masts too. It has a hook on the end that's quite large though so I chopped mine off and just have a small loop.

 

[William_H]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

Stainless steel wire can be bought in rolls of various gauges from aircraft spares suppliers. This wire is somewhat softer than piano wire but can be usefull. It can be made perfectly straight by attaching one end to a fixed mount. I use a vice and stretching it while holding with a pair of lockjaw pliers. olewill

 

[Stork_III]

Re: Stainless \'piano\' wire source?

I use old wire halyards from my dinghy days, 2mm works pretty well and stainless.