cloth covered wire

[graeme uk]

Hi, not been on these forums for a while, but im starting a project, not audio im afraid, but i need some vintage wire, or at least vintage looking.
I need 20-22awg solid core coper wire with cloth/silk insulation.
Anyone know where i can get some?
UK prefered, but as long as they will ship to england it doesnt really matter.
Thanx.

[Netlist]

Some music shops sell beautiful looking cloth/silk wire as interconnects for guitars->amps.
It might not be exactly what you are looking for but they might be able to help you.

/Hugo

[b-square]

partsconnexion has jupiter condenser 28awg cotton insulated hook-up wire. neither in the uk nor 20-22awg, but the only stuff like that i've seen recently. i suspect you could also make your own, though.


bb

[graeme uk]

i like that idea, how could i neatly insulate a copper wire in cotton?

[I_Forgot]

Antique Electronic Supply carries cloth covered wire for restoring old radios.

http://www.tubesandmore.com/

Go to the tech supplies page and look at the wire listings.

I_F

[bloozestringer]

Radiodaze.com has some really nice cloth covered wire in many colors for restoring old electronics.

[dnsey]

If you have a local 'period furnishing' shop, try there. The one near me has a good selection of vintage style silk and cotton covered wire and cable.

[DIAR]

http://www.jacmusic.com

[Sonusthree]

This guy sells all you may need although cryogenically treated wire may be overkill
The postage is high but can be changed to a cheaper method if you don't use Paypal (ie Postal orders etc)
Unbleached cotton may be good for the vintage look

Unbleached Cotton Tubing on Ebay

[bevo538]

If you are interested in solid core silver, try Mike at Electrum audio (info@electrumaudio.com). He has a couple types/sizes of cotton insulated silver wire - all solid core and NONE are plated.