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NOLA Chins
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Anyone have any hints or suggestions for flattening 4-6' pieces of 14g wire cut from a roll?
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Ash
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Heavy wood on the edges to flatten it out, leave it like that for a little while. (day or so maybe?)
Rolling it in the other direction might help some, too.
Rolling it in the other direction might help some, too.
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SunshineChins
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I just roll it out and put whatever I have around that is heavy on top of it. I usually leave it for a few days or so.
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NOLA Chins
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Thanks for the replies. I can get the supplies to build two 2x2x4' cages for $100. Seems easier to just build what I want rather than messing about with donated Superpet cages.
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Rickman
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Isn't it fun?? Best luck I've had is to roll it back the opposite way, but obviously not as tight! It'll take practice! Maybe 2-3 times! Put on gloves!
When stapling, do one verticle side fully, first, and then the horizontal sides, alternating top and bottom, while pulling taut - should come out perfect! Convex side towards you!
Another tip - don't even try to measure the screen - count the open squares, twice, and mark with a marker, and cut as close as you can to your verticle edge, so you've no sharp ends!
[I've only cut about 1000 ft. of it]
When stapling, do one verticle side fully, first, and then the horizontal sides, alternating top and bottom, while pulling taut - should come out perfect! Convex side towards you!
Another tip - don't even try to measure the screen - count the open squares, twice, and mark with a marker, and cut as close as you can to your verticle edge, so you've no sharp ends!
[I've only cut about 1000 ft. of it]
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Rickman-
Thanks, that's something I'll try too, the rerolling. My railroad gloves are already well used. Didn't know the kids would want blood from me, too, but I have certainly been shedding it working with the wire.
I am aimimg for a cage held together with j-clips and no wood frame, but instead wood shelves to help give the shape. I want to leave a cutout for a Bass pan, too. I have a Martin's cage I will try to copy. After I come to my senses, I'll go with staples and a frame.
Thanks, that's something I'll try too, the rerolling. My railroad gloves are already well used. Didn't know the kids would want blood from me, too, but I have certainly been shedding it working with the wire.
I am aimimg for a cage held together with j-clips and no wood frame, but instead wood shelves to help give the shape. I want to leave a cutout for a Bass pan, too. I have a Martin's cage I will try to copy. After I come to my senses, I'll go with staples and a frame.
sight
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++ staples and a frame, i just took my quality cage a part and did a TON of work on it. pictures soon. but i built a frame for it. it so much sturdier and quieter as well.
ABBY W.
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My husband and I usually turn it over then walk on it while pulling the wire up towards us in the opposite way of the curve. I don't know if that makes any sense, I wish I could just show you, it would be so much easier.
