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Years ago I bought wool wicking felt from Scottie McClymonds.  It was really good stuff, but I ran out.  I've tried the McMaster-Carr stuff.  It had weird ridges, and it was flacid and mushy.  I don't have much confidence in it maintaining a connection from the oil well to the bearing.

I just ordered some of the 3/16" medium density felt from Durofelt and am hoping it will be better.  

What are you all doing for wicking material?

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Not to hijack post - but—how abut BRAIDED wicks??? Original on some European fans . . . . Any source for those?

Edited by Paul Michael
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I just replenished my wick supply by ordering the "Wick Kit" from Vintage Wire and Supply. This kit includes a foot of each of the 3 wick sizes they carry. I've bought from them before. They have all sorts of stuff.

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Never had a problem using the stuff from McMaster. Buy the “firm” type. It should be white. You can buy it by the foot. 
 

maybe they’re buying it from a cheaper source these days. 

Edited by Lane Shirey
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I buy from McMaster Carr.

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Ditto on the above, although I’ve bought what I needed for many sources including those above as well as AntiqueFanSupply (high cost shipping), and eBay sources.  

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