{"id":17700,"date":"2021-07-26T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T07:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/?p=17700"},"modified":"2021-07-05T00:06:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T07:06:48","slug":"craft-tip-make-your-own-adjustable-wire-bender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/craft-tip-make-your-own-adjustable-wire-bender\/","title":{"rendered":"Craft Tip: Make Your Own Adjustable Wire Bender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bending wires and rods by hand is time consuming, and it can be a pain to get all of the kinks out. In the end, your circle may never be as perfect as you&#8217;d like. Make this small, handy wire bender with radius adjuster at home. The downside is that this bender has no wheel\/handle, so wires\/rods will have to be pushed\/pulled through by hand.<\/p>\n<p>Although this tool is for bending narrow hobby wire\/rods, you may be able to make one for larger-diameter wires\/pipes\/rods (see instructions). Here are the tools and materials that were used in this project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qty. 6\u2014<a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BESIY-Skateboards-Longboards-Miniature-ABEC%EF%BC%88Pack\/dp\/B07S1B3MS6?crid=1R7ZT7MMBXYIF&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=skateboard+bearing&amp;qid=1625296171&amp;sprefix=skateboard+bea%2Caps%2C219&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=50ff9fd3053bf32fc1660da7cd925a7e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">22 mm Skateboard Bearings<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Qty. 9\u2014<a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ROSTEO-Washers-Stainless-Finish-Washer\/dp\/B08MQH9ZNM?dchild=1&amp;keywords=5%2F16+flat+washers&amp;qid=1625296563&amp;refinements=p_76%3A1249158011&amp;rnid=1249156011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=cbae78f6f51a3b840ba39dc3204a5abf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5\/16\u2033 Flat Washers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Qty. 3\u2014<a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/16-18-Screw-External-Stainless-Thread\/dp\/B07QLHX7TX?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Bolts&amp;pd_rd_r=48ed86cf-acdc-4177-bd1a-cf661b3e05ce&amp;pd_rd_w=6dsm6&amp;pd_rd_wg=NJiZA&amp;pf_rd_p=b4950e17-f2f6-494c-bba5-69a9d0aa3887&amp;pf_rd_r=ZSG1KB4NV23WK72C19AW&amp;pid=Kny36hO&amp;qid=1625297019&amp;refinements=p_n_feature_twenty-eight_browse-bin%3A19043698011%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A2292868011%2Cp_n_feature_fourteen_browse-bin%3A11433971011%2Cp_76%3A1249158011&amp;rnid=1249156011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=322ce841a243d69eb7c6aba66d53d7d7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5\/16\u2033-18, 2 in Long Hex Bolts<\/a> (adjust length according to wood thickness)<\/li>\n<li>Qty. 2\u2014<a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/16-18-Nuts-Stainless-Steel-Thread\/dp\/B0916RXSS6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=hardware+nuts&amp;pd_rd_r=5b8c3aac-1d06-4c76-a5d0-d7629255e14a&amp;pd_rd_w=JxoyJ&amp;pd_rd_wg=mLC5e&amp;pf_rd_p=b4950e17-f2f6-494c-bba5-69a9d0aa3887&amp;pf_rd_r=1YP82DCPVHDKMPWD9R6R&amp;pid=2kPS7IR&amp;qid=1625297148&amp;refinements=p_n_feature_fourteen_browse-bin%3A11433971011%2Cp_76%3A1249158011&amp;rnid=1249156011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=687e6183c6346d91ebc854c7e074fa5d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5\/16\u2033-18 Hex Nuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Qty. 1\u2014<a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SNUG-Fasteners-SNG249-Twenty-Forged\/dp\/B07PQS4QXK?dchild=1&amp;keywords=hardware+nuts&amp;pd_rd_r=f669a5f0-af0f-4a9a-8820-20083f292d35&amp;pd_rd_w=cV61V&amp;pd_rd_wg=pXvFg&amp;pf_rd_p=b4950e17-f2f6-494c-bba5-69a9d0aa3887&amp;pf_rd_r=P5Z9MBHZGD9EJHMG8D18&amp;pid=Tryng5K&amp;qid=1625297216&amp;refinements=p_n_feature_fourteen_browse-bin%3A11433971011%2Cp_76%3A1249158011&amp;rnid=1249156011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=c16a4898d7fa0bf87c8e32376a93be8d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5\/16\u2033-18 Wing Nut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DEWALT-DW1120-16-Inch-Black-Oxide\/dp\/B00004RGUX?dchild=1&amp;keywords=5%2F16+drill+bit&amp;qid=1625298091&amp;refinements=p_76%3A1249158011&amp;rnid=1249156011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-4&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=957d81997d9d15c5a4158fa44895a202&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5\/16\u2033 Drill Bit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/3M-9005NA-Aluminum-Sandpaper-Assorted\/dp\/B00004Z48U?dchild=1&amp;keywords=220+sandpaper&amp;qid=1625297488&amp;refinements=p_76%3A1249158011&amp;rnid=1249156011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=bc48ee40233938e51471a2ff6e3b0eb4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sandpaper<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Piece of Scrap Wood<\/li>\n<li>Wrench<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OKIAAS-Resistant-Touchscreen-Woodworking-Construction\/dp\/B08SMM4L9X?dchild=1&amp;keywords=grip+gloves&amp;qid=1625298971&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySlFBTEdOTklYRFZQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzIyNjYyMVhPTksyR1I5SzFKWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTA3Mzk1MkcxWFk5TU5YQVNBTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=a4ccdbbd5ab3c27ec662f68e70ececfd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gloves<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=table+vise&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=9e2138bd163191296d8ab66263fd461b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Table Vise<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the scrap wood, look at your local hardware\/lumber store&#8217;s scrap\/off-cuts pile for deep discounts on good quality wood.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17702 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Wire Bender Parts\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_01.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17703 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Find the Center of the Wood\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_02.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cut a piece of wood to a workable size. For this project, the size is 5\u2033 x 3 \u00bd\u2033 x \u00be\u2033. Sand smooth the rough cuts if desired, and mark the center of the wood with a pencil.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17704 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Marking Drill Points\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_03.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The center point will be where the adjustable bearings will go. From the vertical center line, mark parallel lines on both sides totaling a width of 5\/16\u2033. These will be the sides of the channel that the center hex bolt to will slide up and down.<\/p>\n<p>For the project&#8217;s bearing size, we measure 3\/4\u2033 away from both sides of the channel edges to find the centers of the two stationary hex bolts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17705 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Drill Holes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_04.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using a 5\/16\u2033 drill bit, drill out a hole on each of the three center points on the horizontal line. Drill a fourth hole on the vertical channel line, approximately 1 \u00bc\u2033 from the center mark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17706 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Carving Out a Slot\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_05.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carve out the channel by connecting the two holes. You can use a <a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GREBSTK-Professional-Vanadium-Stainless-Woodworking\/dp\/B07WPHDX7L?dchild=1&amp;keywords=chisel&amp;qid=1625298805&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRERPQzRGU1pETVVBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYzNzI4MUhBMDBMUEVTVllCWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzk1MDk2MUhZRkpWQTVRWFdRVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=40c37031bd11a8db08dcb30314b5bbab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chisel<\/a>, a <a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/IRWIN-Tools-ProTouch-Coping-2014400\/dp\/B000B3AR04?dchild=1&amp;keywords=coping+saw&amp;qid=1625298847&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=b64d3a39f7cc92e59ae5c6bc4405c0b7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">coping saw<\/a>, a <a title=\"Amazon Affiliate Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BLACK-DECKER-BDEJS600C-Select-5-0-Amp\/dp\/B00OJ72LHK?dchild=1&amp;keywords=jig+saw&amp;qid=1625298707&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=disneyxp-20&amp;linkId=58b0628388fe4d62289f7cdccad0578d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">jig saw<\/a>, or by drilling a series of holes and filing\/sanding\/chiseling out the leftover material.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17707 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Bolt Assembly\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_06.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Assemble the three hex bolts, sandwiching 2 skateboard bearings between 2 flat washers. The skateboard bearings used in this project have chamfered edges that create a natural groove that is perfect for small wires\/rods. If needed, additional washers can be placed between the skateboard bearings to accommodate wires\/pipes\/rods with larger diameters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17708 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Secure the Bolts\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_07.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Insert 2 hex bolts through the single holes and secure them in place with a flat washer and a hex nut on the backside. Tighten with a wrench.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17709 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Secure the Adjustable Bolt With a Wing Nut\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_08.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Insert the third hex bolt through the vertical channel and secure it with a flat washer and a wing nut. Tighten\/loosen the bolt and adjust its position up\/down as desired. The closer the bearings are to each other, the tighter the circumference of the bent wire will be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"postImage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_09.jpg\" rel=\"p17700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17710 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_09-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"Completed Wire Bender\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_09-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_09-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_09-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wire-bender_09.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mount the wire bender into a table vise, and use work gloves that have a good grip. 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