Yes, you can use a copper wire/rod for the cathode. I use the thermocouple for 
my temp control for my cathode and attache the voltmeter and the current meter 
to this. Saves your silver wire!




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 From: Joe Huard <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: CS>Looking for silver wire on ebay
 

But you can use a copper cathode, correct?
Joe H.

On 26/03/2013 12:32 PM, James McDonald wrote:

You don't want to use silver plated copper wire for making IS/CS!! You don't 
want copper! Use a silver bullion bar or 100% silver round/coin. 
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> From: 123 456 <[email protected]>
>To: [email protected] 
>Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:46 AM
>Subject: Re: CS>Looking for silver wire on ebay
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>Hi Assad,
>sure, they do.
>I have friends who have ordered that.
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>The always make it look intimidating bu they really aren't.
>They are pretty easy to deal with.
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>If you have trouble with it then email me and I'll help.
>I pass by there most days and I have an account with them.
>[email protected]
>Give them a call and ask for a price and get the spot metal
            price for
>when you call.
>In fact, 'm using some thin, fine silver plated copper wire
            and I get
>good results even from that.
>Be persistant,
>Best wishes,
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>On 3/26/13, Assad <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi,
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>> I checked their website but I don't think they would be
            interested to sell
>> one foot to an individual.
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>> Best regards,
>>   Assad
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>> You might try googling Handy & Harmon
>> Or Imperial Smelting.
>> They are two internationally known precious metal
            smelters in Toronto.
>> Phone number for Imperial is 905 475 5426
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>> On Monday, March 25, 2013, Assad <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Hello all,
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>>> Anyone   knows   a   reliable   ebayer  who  sells
             9999  silver  wire
>>> internationally? Thank you.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Assad
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