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demcc2

2012-08-18 5:18am

Lynx Cleaning Wires

Hi everyone! I KNOW I have a few of these wires SOMEWHERE but I can't find them for the life of me. Its driving me crazy!

What recommendations do you guys have that could be a temporary fix?
I'll order more if I need to but I want to clean the torch today

Duane

KJJames

2012-08-18 6:12am

Duane, I picked up a little "kit" at Lowes for all of $3.00. It had a range of wire sizes in it. I've been able to use it to clean both my mini cc and cricket. I am sure that there is a size in there for the lynx. It was located in the section with the welding supplies.

Dale M.

2012-08-18 6:42am

At local hardware or welding supply...

http://www.denlorstools.com/shop/ima...W1423-0016.jpg

Dale

alb6094

2012-08-18 7:22am

Here's what it looks like Duane:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1#.UC-k_allS7k

istandalone24/7

2012-08-18 11:32am

do you or someone you know play the guitar? the G string (no joke, the 4th string from the top) is about the right size if i remember correctly.

demcc2

2012-08-18 2:55pm

Oh cool! I forgot about this. I have a guitar but haven't played in a loooong time.

Duane

Quote:

Originally Posted by istandalone24/7 (Post 4085096)

do you or someone you know play the guitar? the G string (no joke, the 4th string from the top) is about the right size if i remember correctly.

istandalone24/7

2012-08-19 2:59am

;)

cheng076

2012-08-19 1:59pm

I might mention that the welding clearner rod thing is made up of, NOT RODS/WIRES, but of small round files. If you feel the wires you can feel the cutting edges. They will damage the torch tubes if used very often. They are made to clean the expendable, repeat expendable, welding tips made of copper/bronze on a once or twice basis.

pretties

2012-08-20 9:33am

I use a paper clip

Puddy Tat Glass

2012-08-20 10:49am

I just got a new set of wires from GTT and measuring them on my digital caliper they're .33mm so I think that's 28 gauge wire. I did buy a welding wire cleaner with the assorted sizes, but the smallest wire was just a tiny bit too large and the wires aren't smooth, they're ribbed...so it never got used.

demcc2

2012-08-20 11:34am

I checked my guitar but didn't have enough excess of the "G" string to snip off. On the bright side, I did play around with my guitar for about an hour.

I think I do have some 28 gauge wire lying around my studio!

Duane

Puddy Tat Glass

2012-08-20 11:41am

It would sure be cheaper to buy a roll of stainless steel wire than get them from GTT...I think I paid about $35 (with shipping) for a few wires and a little wire brush.

jillybead

2020-08-30 3:05pm

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