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Originally Posted by jester_s1
Is there anything special to know about wire choice and heat? Thick wire vs. thin, go slower/faster?

Nichrome wire works well as does .020 stainless safety wire. Heat and speed are hard to nail down as bow length and foam density are big factors. It takes some practice to get repeatable results. PM sent.