where to get some good wire

Started by mantella, February 28, 2010, 09:08:07 PM

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mantella

hey all, where are you getting your wire from?
I've been using this:
http://www.bgmicro.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=9613

I definitely like having a lot of different colors to use (don't we all), but I'd like to try some heavier gauge, and also some solid core wire for some other projects I'm working on.
Anyone have a good supplier?

Taylor

I like Small Bear's prebond wire:

Http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=126

The prebond is cool because it holds together like solid core, you don't need to tin the ends when soldering, it doesn't fray all over the place, and yet it doesn't break easily like solid core. It's the best of both worlds IMO.

chi_boy

+1 for Small Bear's prebond wire.

Plenty of colors.  Easy to work with.  Fits in the PCB holes.  ( a real plus )

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davent

I'm partial to the PTFE from Apex Jr. Many colours, gauges,  stranded or solid core. Sold by the foot or by 100ft lengths. http://www.apexjr.com/wire.html   

dave
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Skruffyhound

Apex Jr. looks really good. I need quality wire now, but I'm not finding it in the EU. Anybody got any leads/links.