Tony Clayton Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Here a newly developed wire for Edison C Frame Battery Fan. Wire is pictured currently curing. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Harding Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Wow!! That’s incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Thank Chris 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Here are some original phots courtesy of my fellow fan friend Dennis Lebow. I think I'm spot on with the correct patina. Add a little dust and who would know it's not original? Thanks for sharing the photos Dennis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Dennis is the best, as are you, Tony! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 My portion of this part of this project is complete. Possibly more to come. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Hagan Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Words really can’t begin to describe how impressed I am with the end result of your product. All the careful planning, material selections, and trial and error that goes into something like this should not be understated. Bravo Tony! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, Gary Hagan said: Words really can’t begin to describe how impressed I am with the end result of your product. All the careful planning, material selections, and trial and error that goes into something like this should not be understated. Bravo Tony! Not only has Tony self taught himself, he has mastered this skill. Investing in the equipment, learning and implementing weave patterns, dyes, sourcing not only correct gauge wire, but identifying vendors with wire to carry same flex or rigid patterns. The amount of time alone spent on the threading from thickness and density of cotton to silk would impress anyone. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Gary Hagan said: Words really can’t begin to describe how impressed I am with the end result of your product. All the careful planning, material selections, and trial and error that goes into something like this should not be understated. Bravo Tony! Thanks Gary. Looking forward to the next chapter on this Edison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris Campbell said: Not only has Tony self taught himself, he has mastered this skill. Investing in the equipment, learning and implementing weave patterns, dyes, sourcing not only correct gauge wire, but identifying vendors with wire to carry same flex or rigid patterns. The amount of time alone spent on the threading from thickness and density of cotton to silk would impress anyone. Thanks for the kind words Chris. Always waiting for the next challenge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Lagarde Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Holy cow, Tony. This is incredible. The wire is absolutely perfect. Thank you for posting this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Mel thanks for the very kind words of encouragement sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron May Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 That looks great Tony! Nice work as usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Thank you Ron. I never know what new wire challenge lurks around the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Nguyen Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I hope your next project will be Varnished Glass Fiber Insulation tubing vintage style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 Thanks Dan. I am not familiar with this tubing. Is this no longer available ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Nguyen Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Tony Clayton said: Thanks Dan. I am not familiar with this tubing. Is this no longer available ? Yes, they stopped making them a long time ago. There are several different styles. If you want, I will collect and send the original sample to you. Hope you can reproduce them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 In todays world shipping them to me would be cost prohibitive. Can you provide photos and measurements of the vintage items? Shipping has gotten out of control. Im currently trying to dig out from underneath my current order load. I would entertain trying once i catch up if your not in a rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Rogers Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 In the "Good Ol' Days" this was commonly called "Spaghetti". I think I still have some in the junk box. ~Sparky~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Thanks Rod. Cotton spaghetti tubing i have made many times over the years. Here's and example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 8:12 AM, Dan Nguyen said: I hope your next project will be Varnished Glass Fiber Insulation tubing vintage style. I looked into this Dan. For me to make something like this it would not be cost effective. Costing me more to make than something that is commercially available. A spool of thread alone is $60.00 This company your photo is from is quite expensive at $39.00 for 6 inches. But it can be had much cheaper online for mere pennies per foot, depending on the size you seek. Any interested parties pm me. I will share the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel OToole Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Very cool wire .I need to place an order when you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Order received Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel OToole Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 8:12 AM, Dan Nguyen said: I hope your next project will be Varnished Glass Fiber Insulation tubing vintage style. Here you go Dan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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