Copper braid source

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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I need to copper braid the springs on a few of my lights. Anyone know where I can get some? All the solder wick on amazon seems to have flux on it, does that matter?

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WLXY wick on FT doesn't have any flux in it, afaik all of the wicks on FT don't have flux in them.

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check mtn electronics. also, some people use regular wire instead of braid, but I am not sure of the pros/cons of reg wire vs braid

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I’d use 22awg or 18awg silicon wire, copperbraid does oxidate pretty quick.
Mtn Electronics has that too.

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I use 18awg when I don’t need much spring compression, copper braid for more flexibility.

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If there’s a Radio Shack near you they usually have copper braid.

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I get it from CB radio coax cable. It can be picked up cheap from truck stop. Strip it down and you have some nice copper braids.

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TV cable, microphone / headphone cable, some CAT cable.