Looking for a source for small gauge wire that's highly flexible.

[DAN_IN_MN]

Trying to find a source for small gauge wire that's highly flexible around 22 ga. I don't need a whole 100' roll.

Here's what it would be used on. The important stuff! (at least for now it it)



The coupling between the tender and engine gets a lot of flexing.

 

[Chucketn]

Maybe music wire or guitar strings? Know any bass fishermen that make their own bass spinners?

Chuck

 

[John Hasler]

Trying to find a source for small gauge wire that's highly flexible around 22 ga. I don't need a whole 100' roll.

Here's what it would be used on. The important stuff! (at least for now it it)



The coupling between the tender and engine gets a lot of flexing.

Does it have to be metal? Nylon would stand up to the flexing and behave more like a hose.

 

[DAN_IN_MN]

Does it have to be metal? Nylon would stand up to the flexing and behave more like a hose.

The tender provides power to the engine.

 

[swatson144]

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...st=W&sortMotor=&LiPoConfig=&CatSortOrder=desc

Very fine wire with silicone jacket I use it a lot. It can be a long wait depending on customs.

Steve

 

[Cobra]

If you go into Radio Shack, they sell jumper wires for circuits that are fine gauge.
You would just have to clip off the alligators on the end.

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If you go into Radio Shack, they sell jumper wires for circuits that are fine gauge.
You would just have to clip off the alligators on the end.

 

[John Hasler]

The tender provides power to the engine.

I see. I thought you were just wanted something that would look like an air hose. Look for insulated stranded wire. I've got some that might be suitable. I could mail you a few inches.

 

[Tony Wells]

I'd look for wire made for test leads. They are designed for a lot of flexing over their lifespan, being made from many strands of very small wire, and usually are soft silicone jacketed. Might be hard to find in a small gauge though. I'll dig though my junkbox.

Or look up Litz wire for an education on special purpose small gauge wire. It's primary use isn't for flex, though. It is flexible, however.

 

[ScrapMetal]

Here are some options I found on e-bay...

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/22-gauge-stranded-wire or I could send you a couple of my old "test leads" and you could cut off the alligator clips. I have them in black (and other colors) if you are interested.

-Ron

 

[Tony Wells]

Just had another thought. Get a CAT5 jumper (patch cable) and strip out what you need. It's stranded, flexible and AWG 24.