I recall using Methylene Chloride a number of years ago for this purpose,
but
I noticed recently that its been banned (at least a my workplace).
Mike, W4EF...................................................
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Reisert" <jreisert@jlc.net>
To: <n2tk@arrl.net>; "'Topband (E-mail)'" <topband@contesting.com>;
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Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 5:03 PM
Subject: [Towertalk] RE: Topband: stripping enameled wire
> Tony,
>
> Until recently (more on this shortly), one preferred way was to use a
> compound called "Strip-X" if my memory serves me correctly. I think it was
> made by General Cement. One dip of the wire in the solution and a few
> seconds later, the enamel foamed. All that was necessary to do was to wipe
> the enamel off with a cloth.
>
> Unfortunately, I think Strip-X is now on the governments banned list (at
> least by shipping) but if you can find it (and can stand the smell!), it
> works wonders.
>
> 73,
>
> Joe, W1JR
>
>
> At 01:56 PM 12/17/2002 -0500, N2TK wrote:
> >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
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: topband-admin@contesting.com
[mailto:topband-admin@contesting.com]On
> >Behalf Of N2TK
> >Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 07:30
> >To: Topband (E-mail)
> >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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