Doug Wendel Posted August 29, 2023 Posted August 29, 2023 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? Quote
Paul Michael Posted August 29, 2023 Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) Not to hijack post - but—how abut BRAIDED wicks??? Original on some European fans . . . . Any source for those? Edited August 30, 2023 by Paul Michael Quote
Dennis Long Posted August 29, 2023 Posted August 29, 2023 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. 1 Quote
Lane Shirey Posted August 30, 2023 Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) 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 August 30, 2023 by Lane Shirey Quote
John Landstrom Posted August 30, 2023 Posted August 30, 2023 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. Quote
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