Reusing Wire

[teejay]

Ok who ever unwinds wire of a branch instaed off cutting it?

Geez, who doesn't do this?! I know it's not kosher but we aren't millionaires. If you're careful there's no damage.

[aaron_tas]

Straightening wire is simple if you hold each end with pliers and pull sharply.

i find this is the best method also.

[Bretts]

Ok who ever unwinds wire of a branch instaed off cutting it?

Geez, who doesn't do this?! I know it's not kosher but we aren't millionaires. If you're careful there's no damage.

LOL I do it most often when the wire has bitten into the branch. For whatever reason some times it just seems easier to unwind and other times it is easier to cut it off. Often depends on the stage of the tree as well some times a basic wiring job takes ALOT of wire and I want it back. On my better trees the last thought is wether I get to re-use the wire I just pick the easiest way.
"Whatever works"

[Pup]

Straightening wire is simple if you hold each end with pliers and pull sharply.

i find this is the best method also.

Try that with 4-5-6-7mm

[teejay]

Often depends on the stage of the tree as well some times a basic wiring job takes ALOT of wire and I want it back.

LOL So do I! I couldn't fathom cutting so much wire off to never be used again, most of the time.

[Jow]

I find that aluminium when reused gets soft spots and goes on unevenly. So i just cut it off... faster and easier. Good luck un-winding copper without damaging branches.

[kcpoole]

I find that aluminium when reused gets soft spots and goes on unevenly. So i just cut it off... faster and easier. Good luck un-winding copper without damaging branches.

Ok then who here uses Copper wire?

Ken

[teejay]

Ok then who here uses Copper wire?

Not I.

[Deadwood]

Straightening wire is simple if you hold each end with pliers and pull sharply.

i find this is the best method also.

Try that with 4-5-6-7mm

Yeah, might get it straight if you use a pair of trucks.....