Does the wire have memory, ie, is it hard to straighten?
469108
It is easily straightened by clamping one end in a vise and twisting 3-4 twists per inch with pliers or vise-grips while pulling it straight.
469109
It is very hard to straighten....maybe a thinner gauge would work, but not this one.....unless you really have muscle power.
241222
The wire is pretty thick and holds it's shape if you go slowly enough and if you tighten all the screws down well. If you try to go too fast and apply too much force, and your styrofoam is thick and dense, or possibly damp or wet, it will bend and deform, but you will feel the drag and you will know that you are overdoing it. I think it would be fine, except that since it is handheld, any little motion, even your heartbeat, will be translated into the cut. You might want to consider a table top model for smooth even cuts, such as a router would do.
2019658
For me it was pretty stiff, i moved it around a couple times and it didn't move a bit. And i mean once you settle it in place, why would it matter? (PS. I used 16-gauge wires and it makes it pretty tight and that could be why it's stiff for me.)
315555
Yes, on one of the wires the words "monster cable" is written. You decide on which polarity the "plain" side is attached, or the "monster cable" side is attached.
2214884
You actually guide the wire how you want it cut. I made a pattern, drew the pattern on the Styrofoam and didn't have any issues. Hope this helps. Just another tip...don't tighten down the wire too tight then try to force the cut. Speaking from experience!
241221
The wire is really thick and I had no problem with it cutting thick and dense styrofoam. One thing I like about the wire is you can shape it to your preferance and it keeps it. The only real problem I had, wasn't really that big of a deal, was keeping the arms tight enough.
425280
After looking at both wires and the sheathing there is no UL stamped on the product itself. One caveat to that, after receiving this request I went to the UL web site to do some research. This type of product normally wouldn't have the wires themselves stamped with UL. It would normally be the box or reel that were stamped. I do know that the electrical inspector that inspected my wiring was satisfied when he saw the CL2 rating. I've tried the wire and it works excellently.
534471
The wires are twisted and are fairly thick. I found it difficult to run along a seem. You may be able to in twist the wires, but that would be allot of work.
948412
No. It has only two wires. I just looked at it. Also, although it does an adequate job, the turner handle does not seem to have sufficient strength and you have to keep stopping, going one turn backward and then turning forward again.
1829614
I don't know. There is no marking on the wire to indicate if it is directional.
1197290
You should be able to bend it back with a little bit of force. Brace the opposite side of the wire with a set of needle nose or something strong and attempt to bend it back with your fingers, this will insure you apply the only amount of pressure needed to bent it back to alignment and not over bend the wires..Good luck!
1429113
I bought this some time ago. I believe it was a softer wire, but I! not positive. I used it all tho.
1457461
No, the cable is not stiff enough to hold a shape and will not hold a coiling the shape on its own as shown in the picture. It is rubber, not wire. Hope that helps.
880390
Sorry i cannot comment, i never had an issue with that. However, how do you change the wire?
1436872
I'm sorry. It's been a while and I don't remember. It has a strong wire in it so it may have been flat, but large.
1774852
Mine came with a piece of bendable wire, come on now they could do better than that. The wire is a joke!!
586466
I have straightens it and it has no signs of damage .I am guessing if you curl it , it should be fine.