Hi Rick, The easiest thing to do is use enamel wire and a toroid ring, both should be commonly available. The toroid transformer won't need a shield. Try digikey or mouser for both the wire or your local electronic shop might have it. -Ben At 10:52 AM 8/9/2000 -0500, you wrote: >Hello Good People, > >I want to build a small transformer of my own, >and I was wondering if anyone has a source where >I can get some of the special wire used to wind these?? > >I think the wire is enamel coated, I've asked this before, >about what kind of wire is used, but I've forgotten and >cleaned out my diskdrive too. > >So again, what kind of wire is it, and where can >I get some?? > >Thanks > >Also, what is the best thing to wrap the wire around? > >Can delrin be used?? > >Thanks good day >Rick > >ok, I've got both brackets and a freaken colon! > >-- >http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList >mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu > > Ben Wirz mailto:ben@wirz.com Wirz Electronics http://www.wirz.com/ SLI-OEM - The most cost effective Serial LCD available! -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu