[Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

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Eric
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On 4/6/2016 12:20 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:
> I prefer the solder pot set on max to strip enamel and all other non thermal coatings.  I do use a wade of steel wool to wisk the material off.  No abrasions and no nicks.
> Mel, K6KBE
>
>
>        From: Ron D'Eau Claire <ron at cobi.biz>
>   To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>   Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 11:33 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads
>     
> Ed's approach is one that I've used from time to time, but let me add one
> caution. Be very careful to avoid nicking the wire. It's very easy to do
> with fine wire most often by an accidental press where you start removing
> the enamel.
>
> The nick will create a weak spot that may fail later. And with that we could
> segue back into the question of breaking wires off in gear that is subject
> to vibration.
>
> I know that Mychael (the toroidguy) uses a solder pot. He's often grumbled
> to me about finding one what works well over time. AFAIK he has compromised
> on a fairly inexpensive pot that he ends up recycling after a year or so of
> use when the heater or thermostat fails. Also one needs to keep the dross
> (burned enamel, etc.) that covers the surface of the solder cleaned off so
> it doesn't coat the wire as you remove it. Don't forget that you need a lump
> of solder to melt in it too.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward
> R Cole
> Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 9:36 AM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads
>
> I always figured the enamel should be removed.  I just scrape them with a
> small razor knife which leaves the copper bright and ready for tinning.
> Melting the enamel with my solder iron results in a messy glob on the iron
> and not a very clean lead.  I don't own a solder pot but could see that
> would work except for contamination of the solder if you do many.
>
> I am mostly winding air coils for VHF equipment, so its what is normally
> coating magnet wire.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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