[Amps] Magnet wire stripper

[K7RDX]

The butane trick works well if cleaned up with a product called Scotch
Brite, mfg by 3M company available from any automotive paint supply
dealer.The red colored pad is an agressive cleaner,the gray one works well
for polishing aluminum or cleaning tarnished silver plated parts.Jim.
----- Original Message -----
From: "R.Measures" <r at somis.org>
To: "John Irwin" <crazytvjohn at yahoo.com>
Cc: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Magnet wire stripper


>
> On Feb 27, 2005, at 8:24 AM, John Irwin wrote:
>
> >
> > dudes
> >
> > This is what I do at work to strip magnet type wire
> >
> > using a newer razor blade, I place wire on my thumb and scrap with
> > razor blade held vertically. thumb prevents excess pressure,the enamel
> > comes off easily,
>
> Silicone-varnish insulation is a very tough material that resists
> scraping.  A butane-lighter does the job sans-damage to the Cu.
>
> > I then run wire thru soldering pencil with solder dipped on it to tin.
> >  works well. no need for high dollar toe nail thing.  use thumb maybe
> > 2 times a year.  Need money for something else
> >
> > john kb9tc
> >
> >
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> Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org
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