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  • Edmund January 12, 2013 at 5:13pm

    Hi Don, Ta for the info will check it out, Ed

  • Edmund January 12, 2013 at 5:11pm

    Thank you for your reply, will get onto it soon, Ed

  • Skeesix January 12, 2013 at 3:40pm

    If you do end up getting a smaller spool, just make sure the part where the wire will be feeding off is very smooth. Feel it with your finger to make sure there are no bumps or rough spots. I've had spools that had a bump where the part line for the spool was, causing the wire to a catch. I just used some fine sandpaper to sand it down smooth, and all was well.

  • Don Goguen January 12, 2013 at 8:41am

    I had mentioned this before in a previous post but it is probably even more relevant now that copper is just out of control pricing wise.  Surplus Sales of Nebraska has 42 gauge Electricsola wire in 4-5 lb spools for $17 a pound.  The first one I ordered, I asked for 4 lbs and got one just over.  Worked out though as the first quarter pound was not usable as the spool was a little beat.  The second one I ordered came in clean.  Still cheaper than anywhere else for a large spool. 

    Mojotone sells wire but seems more expensive than anyone.  Formvar is $215 for 5lbs and plain enamel is $270 for 6lbs.

    As you are in the UK, I know Stew Mac ships internationally.  If you just want to experiment then Stew Mac has 1/2 lb spools for $30.  There have been some complaints earlier on a winders forum that the smaller spools didn't feed as cleanly as the larger spools.  I've no experience as I always work with 5lb spools.

    Your mileage may vary yada yada......

  • The Phrygian Kid January 12, 2013 at 6:13am
    42 awg. eBay. Just search for 'magnet wire pickup' and you'll find it. It's much cheaper by the larger spool if you intend to make a few, and do factor in a few failures and rewinds. Good luck making pickups is very rewarding
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