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Need fine wire for electromagnets

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Posted by nfmisso on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:55 PM
Dan;

Search for "magnet wire" Here are some on e-bay smaller than 30 guage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3073172834&category=4671
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2589948364&category=26213
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2590737336&category=26213
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2590744920&category=26213
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Need fine wire for electromagnets
Posted by sparkingbolt on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:16 PM
I want to make some electromagnets, but am having a hard time finding suitable wire. The smallest gauge wire Radio Shack carries is 30, still to heavy. Does anyone know of a source where fine coated wire can be obtained?
Probably about the size wire they wrap the Athearn motor armatures with would be ideal. Thanks, Dan.

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