Drawing Wire

1. Put the drawplate in a vise or support it well.
2. File the end of the sire to a gradual point.
3. Feed the point into the side of the plate with the numbers.
4. Grip the point of the wire on the other side with draw tongs. Pull slowly.
5. Draw the sire through successively smaller holes. When the sire feels tough and springy, anneal it and draw again.
6. Light oil like wintergreen oil or olive oil can be rubbed on for lubrication.