[GreenKeys] Vintage Cloth Covered Wire

[John Nagle]

> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:12:53 -0400
> From: "Steve Ripper"<steve.ripper at gmail.com>
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Vintage Cloth Covered Wire
>
> I am in the process of restoring a M26A and the wire fell apart in my hands
> as I dismantled the unit.
>
> I would like to replace the wiring and keep it as original looking as
> possible.
>
> I am looking for a reasonably priced source for 18 gauge wire with the cloth
> covering.
>
> Found quite a wide range of prices. Not sure what is a fair price per foot.
>
> I am willing to pay for quality wire, but I don't want to get ripped-off
> either.
>
> Any preferred vendors for this type of wire?????

     It figures that the Model 26, a "cost reduced" machine, would have 
crap wire.  Model 15 machines use General Electric Deltabeston felted
asbestos wire ("will not age or crack", says the ad) which holds up
over the decades.  That's why their wire holds up. Don't strip it, 
though; that releases dust.

     I've completely rewired Model 14 machines, which have
varnished fabric wire that doesn't last.  But I didn't use
that special restoration wire with cloth over modern insulation.
That stuff is expensive.  $65 for a 200 foot spool.

     http://www.sundialwire.com/W181CRBKXXMNF.aspx


				John Nagle