K&S .047in (1.2mm) Music Wire (36in long) 1pc

Key Features

• Spring tempered, phosphate coated, carbon steel wire ASTM A228
• RoHS Compliant
• R.E.A.C.H. Compliant
• Hazardous Minerals Compliant
• Considered Lead Free for Industry
• General Purpose materials with mill finish

Product Description

Music wire, a high-carbon steel wire, offers a wide array of benefits across applications. Its standout feature is its high tensile strength, making it ideal for various mechanical uses. Additionally, its excellent spring properties make it perfect for crafting springs for applications in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices. In the realm of music, it's essential for creating piano, guitar, and violin strings due to its unique acoustical properties. Furthermore, it's widely used in the Jewellery, hobby, and stop-motion animation industries.

How You Can Use This Product

• Crafts and Jewellery Making
  Create custom Jewellery, sculptures, or decorative crafts by bending and shaping the wire into intricate designs. Different diameters allow for various levels of detail.
• Wire Sculptures
  Craft three-dimensional sculptures by bending and twisting the wire into desired shapes. The assortment of diameters can help achieve different textures and forms.
• Mechanical Linkages
  Use the wire to build mechanical linkages or control systems for small robots, automations, or prototypes. The variety of diameters allows for different levels of strength and flexibility.
• Educational Projects
  Teach basic principles of physics, mechanics, or engineering by using the wire to create simple machines, pulley systems, or demonstrations.
• Repair Work
  Repair or reinforce broken items around the house, such as repairing a wire fence or patching up a garden trellis.
• Custom Springs
  Create custom springs for small-scale applications like toys, mechanical devices, or hobbyist projects. Different diameters and lengths can be used to adjust spring stiffness.
• Prototyping
  Rapidly prototype ideas by using the wire to create structural elements for proof-of-concept models.
• Automotive Repairs
  In some cases, smaller diameter wire can be used for automotive repairs or securing components in place.
• Crafting Minatures
  Create miniature structures, furniture, or accessories for dioramas and model railways.
• Custom Fishing Lures
  Craft custom fishing lures by fashioning hooks and components from the wire to suit specific fishing conditions.

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