Topband: stripping enameled wire

[N2TK]

Lots of response to this question. Here is a summary since several asked for
any info I got to my question.
- Majority of responses were to use some kind of flame - match, torch.
- Some say to use emery cloth, fine sandpaper
- Some say use acetone
- Some say to use a knife.
- One said real men use their teeth to strip the wire.

I don't have acetone. But, I have a flame. I tried a match and a propane
flame on 3 different colors of small enameled wire that I have. The propane
torch worked the best. Just a second or two in the flame was enough. Wiped
off the residue and had a shiny copper wire to solder.
The match worked on the light brown colored enameled wire I had. But it did
nothing for the dark brown and reddish brown wire. Had to use the torch for
those.
I have no idea in regards to the relationship of the color of the enamel to
the type it is. Maybe someone knows if there is a relationship there.
The wires that I used the torch had the best coverage of solder when I
tinned them, compared to using a knife, emery cloth or sandpaper. Probably
if I spend more time with these other methods it would solder just fine, but
the torch is easy and quick.
No, I didn't try to use my teeth.

Thanks for all the feedback.
Tony
N2TK

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Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 07:30
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Subject: Topband: stripping enameled wire

Is here anything out there that strips enameled wire easy for soldering
instead of scrapping it with a knife? Got to make up several transformers
with #28 wire for my receive antennas. Want to se if there is an easier way
to do this. There used to be some liquid you dipped it in, but that was many
years ago.
Tnx
Tony
N2TK


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