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radiorich
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03-21-2017, 03:54 AM
Hello guys
I know its been while My big question is far as cloth hook up wire goes do you guys buy Lacquered covered cloth type
I am getting ready to buy a bunch different colors of cloth wire and was wondering what would look right on my old Philcos and other radios using the cloth covered wire
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03-21-2017, 08:02 AM
There are a number of types of cloth covered wire available. One is the lacquered braid type with modern plastic insulation underneath. This wire is available from a number of sources, Radio Daze, AES etc.

There is another type available, which is the waxed cotton type used in 1930's Philco and many other radios. This wire is being reproduced by Gavitt Wire, a company which has been making it for restoration of early electric guitars where it was originally used. It is identical to the thin cotton covered wire used in the 20's and 30's radios and very authentic. There are a number of companies on ebay selling the wire in black, white and other colors. Both stranded and solid 22 gauge are available.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-FEET-of-GAVIT...xyQj9RO4dE

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-FEET-of-GAVIT...bpMvAbcR5Q

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Style-Cl...2400931942

http://www.ebay.com/itm/22-AWG-Cloth-7-S...xy3cJThmfT
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03-22-2017, 02:46 AM
Hello Mondial
thanks for the great info
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