09-25-2010, 09:16 AM
Heat shrink is the method I use as Brian mentioned, although I shrink the tubing before sliding it over the wire, avoiding the possibility of getting a flame near critical components.
I usually use an Aladdin lamp to shrink the tubing; the heat coming from the chimney of an operating Aladdin is several hundred degrees, so it is great for this application. I try to do this sort of work in the winter for this reason, when supplemental heat always comes in handy.
Just slowly pulling the tubing over the chimney...being careful to not let your hand get over the chimney...does the trick quite well.
[Image: http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k420/...alad07.jpg]
One of my Aladdins, a Model 7 from 1917. I don't use this one to shrink tubing, though; I use a newer model with no shade.
Back on topic...heat shrink tubing, once shrunk, makes the wires look original yet new. Exray's method of replacing with cloth covered wire is also a great replacement for the old wire.
I usually use an Aladdin lamp to shrink the tubing; the heat coming from the chimney of an operating Aladdin is several hundred degrees, so it is great for this application. I try to do this sort of work in the winter for this reason, when supplemental heat always comes in handy.
Just slowly pulling the tubing over the chimney...being careful to not let your hand get over the chimney...does the trick quite well.[Image: http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k420/...alad07.jpg]
One of my Aladdins, a Model 7 from 1917. I don't use this one to shrink tubing, though; I use a newer model with no shade.
Back on topic...heat shrink tubing, once shrunk, makes the wires look original yet new. Exray's method of replacing with cloth covered wire is also a great replacement for the old wire.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
