Thanks to all for the advice and comments.
I believe that my quest has come to resolution in an embarrassing manner!
Radio Shack sells a package of three rolls of Magnet wire for less than=20
$10 which initial testing seems to do the job just fine...
   ... and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to All!

John Ferrell W8CCW

"The same prudence which in private life would forbid our paying our own=20
money for unexplained projects, forbids it in the dispensation of the=20
public moneys." --Thomas Jefferson


On 12/23/2010 10:57 AM, John Ferrell wrote:
> Bear in mind that I am an old guy in this game as a hobbyist!
>
> I have a tool produced by Vector from a long time ago that aids in using
> fine enameled wire (#30?) for prototyping. I rediscovered it while
> reorganizing the shop. It actually works well for my current needs. The
> problem is that Vector has forgotten the tool and the wire that it
> dispenses.
>
> Google comes up with several leads but no direction as to where to buy
> the appropriate wire. The best I have found so far is from the Elecraft
> web site (they offer some very good amateur radio products). In their
> Tech notes they say that the dark enameled magnet wire is unsuitable and
> that the lighter reddish or green insulation works best. There are also
> some YouTube videos that refer to the process.
>
> If anyone can point me in the direction of where to buy a quarter pound
> of that wire I think my problem would be solved. Actually, that would be
> more than a lifetime supply!
>
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