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Post by edwardsutorik on Jun 4, 2024 8:05:42 GMT -8
I found a source for tiny heat shrink tubing: McMaster
They have "miniature heat shrink tubing".
Pre-shrink ID's are: .01", .02", .03", .05"
2:1 shrink ratio
It is not inexpensive. But then you won't be using much at a time.
I just ordered some of the .03"--it's due tomorrow.
Ed
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Post by jonklein611 on Jun 4, 2024 8:44:21 GMT -8
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Post by edwardsutorik on Jun 4, 2024 12:16:41 GMT -8
The maximum diameter of what I have that needs heat shrink is .031". And the minimum is .022". So the nominal 1 mm stuff will just slide off. Yup, I'm totally thrilled to have found this stuff Ed |
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Post by edwardsutorik on Jun 6, 2024 12:45:27 GMT -8
I received my piece of heat shrink yesterday. I got 1 foot of the .03" ID stuff. I used it to insulate the solder joint where I extended the length of two wires from one of the trucks, for two locos. 4 pieces at .6" = 2.4". I still have almost 10" left over for later. So, while it cost me $30 ($20, plus $10 shipping) to get the piece, I consider it money well spent (like I had a choice!). Next time, I'll likely pop for the 4' piece, and also get some of the next size up--the "biggest". I've had a heat shrink gun for forever, but I thought it might be too aggressive for the teeny little wires I'm working on. So I go a new heat gun: www.amazon.com/dp/B08VFY8THD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsIt worked great. And it was cheaper than the heat shrink tubing! Ed |
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Post by jonklein611 on Jun 7, 2024 4:43:26 GMT -8
Nice find on the mini heat gun! I'm going to grab one.
If you have a local warehouse with McMaster, sometimes you can do on site pickup and save the shipping. Glad it all worked out for you.
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