[Elecraft] Advice needed on stripping enameled wire

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at earthlink.net
Tue May 8 08:56:14 EDT 2007


Gary,

In the interest of obtaining a better tinning of the leads as an end 
result, I would suggest that you continue to 'waste solder' and use the 
solder blob method.

While a lighter flame will remove the enamel, in my experience that 
technique leaves a residue that inhibits tinning the leads.

It is the tinned lead that is the end goal - without proper tinned 
leads, one will end up with a malfunctioning transceiver.

73,
Don W3FPR

Gary McKelvie wrote:
> Hi to the list,
> 
> Was wondering if anyone has any tips for stripping the enamel off the 
> enameled wire for coils,transformers etc.
> I find that using the hot blob of solder method wasteful of solder and 
> not 100%, so am currently using a mixture of a lighter flame and the 
> solder technique which seems to be better than just the blob of solder 
> method..
> 
> So is there a better way or how do you do them?
> 
> 73 Gary G7USC


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