wire former

[badbrad]

Guys, I'm just getting started with attempting to make a few wire type lures. I'm in need of a good tool to bend wire and form eyes. I've looked everywhere for a twistech wire former and no one has it in stock. Are there any other simple, not too pricey options out there to do simple wire bends and eyes. The wire I'm working with is small 24 guage, size 8 wire. Any help is appreciated!

[skiptomylu]

Best I can do is offer the Jann's Netcraft says you can backorder that twistech wire former.

https://www.jannsnetcraft.com/wire-forming-tools/421150.aspx

Skip

[badbrad]

Thanks Skip! I have ordered one but they’ve estimated 2-3 months. I just didn’t know if there were any other options out there.

[Fatman]

I use the Netcraft wire former and it does the eyes but takes practice. It will NOT make small eyes in wire, just to let you know. I bought mine back in Junior HS and still using it. If you buy one get it with the book! and it comes with a wire and eyelet paint it mark it and don't lose it!! It's use for making hook lears.

[GrumpyLoomis]

I use the Hagens benders but they too take a little practice as Fatman said. Not cheap but mine are 15 years old and still work fine.

[USMA65]

Know an orthodontist? Or his lab tech?

[RLS40]

I use a eye forming pliers that has three steps for different eye sizes.
I believe i got it from Netcraft.