Wire ferrules

[tataylor1]

Hi all I think this would be the right section to post in. I'm looking for something like this:

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• tataylor1
• 3 May 2013
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to go on either end of some thin wire rope that I want to hang net curtains from. I have hooks set in the wall and want a way to hang the wire onto these hooks that allows them to be be removed easily for washing.

Anyone know where to get these from? Or a better way to hang the nets?

any help appreciated cheers

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You just buy the pre-made wires, if nets are your thing.

eg http://www.justpoles.com/Curtain-Tr...-Wire/Integra-Net-Curtain-Wire/p-86-292-2415/

 

[tataylor1]

yeah i see that would be easier. i already have the wire without the loops on the end so thought id save some money but i guess the ferrules could cost as much anyway... really not a fan of nets but locals have mastered the passing by window with head at 90 degrees style of walking so il give them a go. neighbourhood watch sticker next....

cheers

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You know its like a stretchy wire.

 

[tataylor1]

yup effectively a long thin spring i suppose would describe it adequately, already compressed.
like what you had in your pic but minus the plastic sheathing

 

[EightyTwo]

In the old days, you bought a length of the plastic-coated wire spring stuff, cut it a bit shorter than was needed, screwed a small cup hook into each (hollow) end and, after threading it through the curtain, hooked it up to screw eyes in the frame.

These days, I use the rigid, telescopic type. Don't rely on the double sided sticky pads - use the screws to hold the clips to the frame (as well?).

 

[mattylad]

These days net curtains are so many years ago.....

 

[EightyTwo]

So am I... 27"x1 1/4" bike tyres, brace and bit, Tilley lamp, besam broom to sweep leaves, darning socks, two man crosscut saw for logs and trees, wondering how long it will be before fags are ten bob each...