Iron wire

[A.L.]

So paracord is pretty popular I've gathered, does anyone use iron wire?
I believe it's pretty popular in the army here, packs into small space and it's easy to use in winter and with gloves on. You just tie things up and twist the wire without doing complicated knots, so it's fast too (imagine tying knots in hectic in/out situation).

I know it's not really the most nature friendly stuff, so it's always a good idea to gather your metal scrap away when you leave unless you are using the built contraption soon again. It's certainly not as cool sounding and cool looking, but I was just wondering...

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Hey, iron will just rust away--imagine how long it'd take paracord to break down!

Never really given it a look. Do you have a picture of the kind you're talking about? So many different kinds of wire out there!

 

[A.L.]

Hey, iron will just rust away--imagine how long it'd take paracord to break down!

Never really given it a look. Do you have a picture of the kind you're talking about? So many different kinds of wire out there!

You know, I was actually thinking if iron wire is a bit too wide term.. No shots right now, because I actually don't have any right now.

But is rust really that huge factor? It's not exactly the point to make a house out of iron wire, not to mention paracord. Both are temporary reinforcement materials. Ofcourse paracord is a lot better for medical use, like tying up wounds or clothes and so and so..

 

[Tuxdad]

To be quite honest, I had given hose clamps(automotive type) and zip ties some serious thought, in helping build a speedy shelter.. I've used zip ties before for making blinds during hunting season and they worked pretty good but had to cut them off when and tear down my blind at the end of the season.. Not sure if there are adjustable zip ties on the market or not... That was the reason for looking at hose clamps...

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Oh, no--I mean it'll rust away over time so you don't need to feel bad if you leave some out in the woods by mistake.

 

[baldtaco-II]

Used treader brake and gear cables to make pot hangers and the like a bunch of times but nothing more than that.

 

[A.L.]

Oh, no--I mean it'll rust away over time so you don't need to feel bad if you leave some out in the woods by mistake.

Ah ok, my bad

 

[Wandering_About]

Baling wire is the answer to many of man's problems in life. I don't usually carry it with in in a pack, but there's always some around the farm somewhere. On the farm, this stuff is at least equal with duct tape!

 

[Jenner 515]

On the farm, this stuff is at least equal with duct tape!

+1,

That and Baling Twine. We always seem to have alot of both.

 

[K Williams]

So paracord is pretty popular I've gathered, does anyone use iron wire?
I believe it's pretty popular in the army here, packs into small space and it's easy to use in winter and with gloves on. You just tie things up and twist the wire without doing complicated knots, so it's fast too (imagine tying knots in hectic in/out situation).

I know it's not really the most nature friendly stuff, so it's always a good idea to gather your metal scrap away when you leave unless you are using the built contraption soon again. It's certainly not as cool sounding and cool looking, but I was just wondering...

Sounds like tie wire that Ironworkers use to tie rebar...

http://www.marmacwire.com/premiumproducts.html

 

[Echo4v]

Sounds like tie wire that Ironworkers use to tie rebar...

http://www.marmacwire.com/premiumproducts.html

That's exactly what bailing wire is and maybe the same as the iron wire that the OP is speaking of. I agree that even duct tape won't replace it on a farm.

David

 

[bikermikearchery]

Beings that baling wire is being replaced with twine I started carrying a coil of safety wire in my boat and jeep kits. The safety wire is only a few dollars for a coil and comes in a verity of gages. It has been very handy especialy in situations where heat or water is involved.

 

[A.L.]

That's exactly what bailing wire is and maybe the same as the iron wire that the OP is speaking of. I agree that even duct tape won't replace it on a farm.

David

Very likely, or atleast close enough.

 

[Skimo]

+1 for safety wire, it's powerful skookum.

 

[texasred66]

Safety wire is more useful than bailing wire IMHO. Bailing wire was a staple for repairs until I was introduced to safety wire in the USAF. The light gauge copper wire used for ejection seat safety pins makes good snare wire for small game. I think that was .010.

 

[ZombaiO]

Wire is good if you want to tie something that would be close to a fire.In that case paracord will melt and regular rope will burn

 

[Raymond1000]

Tie wire is usually 16 gauge.

Bailing wire in much thinner than that. At least, that’s what I recall from the days I spent loading and stacking hay bales. Admittedly, that was many years ago. But I'd used plenty of tie wire before I heaved my first hay bale.