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Post by elorens on Oct 16, 2023 21:29:41 GMT 12
A friend in Auckland restores clocks, and has asked about availability of cloth-covered wire, as in these images. Can anyone suggest a source of supply? Thanks, Lawrence --   |
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Post by Peter Walsham on Oct 17, 2023 12:50:20 GMT 12
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Post by elorens on Oct 17, 2023 22:09:14 GMT 12
Great, thanks Peter, I will pass this on. |
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Post by Peter Walsham on Oct 18, 2023 10:25:47 GMT 12
Not too sure if you've seen the 'PM' message I sent to you?
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Post by elorens on Oct 22, 2023 8:17:56 GMT 12
Not too sure if you've seen the 'PM' message I sent to you? No, I didn’t receive this, Peter. But my clock-repairer friend was pleased to get the link, and will follow up. cheers, Lawrence |
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Post by dada on Nov 15, 2023 21:28:24 GMT 12
One thought of the past has been to replace with a suitable wire (even plastic insulated) and then to sleeve it with a suitably coloured cotton shoelace braid (brown or black). Cut the end off the lace and gently force the braid over the wire - depending on the weave it should easily expand to take the wire, and then gently ease out any excess before trimming and sealing the ends by either over binding with waxed cotton thread or glue.
Good luck, David
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Post by pentode on Nov 16, 2023 13:51:22 GMT 12
Great idea, but cloth spaghetti tube is widely available from fabric shops. Also known as bias tube. (not a valve!) Keep your bootlaces intact.
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