Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Winchandle-at-aol-dot-com> Check out E-bay. I got some high build 18 ga magnet wire from CBC Metals--about 9 pounds. There's a fellow there named Anthony (?) who's very friendly. they also sell aside from ebay. the wire cost about $40 not inclu shipping. Bill Shepard