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BamZipPow · 06-24-2011, 04:19 PM

You can put in a tensioner so you can tighten up the slack after the wire heats up. Keep in mind that you don't want to put too much tension on the wire as it will stretch and even break if under too much stress (pulling too fast).

Here's a good example on Instructables...

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06-24-2011, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
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