what alloy for seizing wire?

[jamesorcas]

Hello,
Any preference for 316 vs 302/304 for annealed stainless steel 1x7 wire?
thank you.

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
If 316 is available, use it, for the same corrosion-resistance virtues that make it desirable for standing rigging. Perhaps more important is construction; the rare 1x7 stuff is flexible, more resilient, far preferable to the stiff 1x1 that every chandlery sells.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[jamesorcas]

Hi,
Thank you. 304 was all that was available. It was difficult to find. Hamilton marine in maine stocks Loos 1x7 annealed wire 1/16" diameter.
jim