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Bend the Wire

Bend the Wire

Bend Wire in an L Shape

Tammy Powley
1. Use flush cut wire cutters to make sure the end of wire is flat (or you can use a jewelers' file as well if necessary), and the about a quarter inch (1/4) from the end of the wire, use flat or chain-nosed pliers to bend the wire at a 90 degree angle. It should look like an upside down L.

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