Re: Wiring Tips.

["Stuart Grimshaw" <stuart@xxxxxxx>]

The stuff I used was about 2.5 inches wide, and would probably explain why
I
was having so much trouble getting it to not crease :-)

----- Original Message -----
From: paul gordon <paul_gordon@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Wiring Tips.


> >Following on from the discussion a few weeks ago on wiring, I
tried the
> >"masking tape" technique of hiding wires, and it worked
well. Below are a
> >couple of tips, based on my experience.
> >
> >1) ALWAYS make sure your wire is long enough :-)
> >2) Holding the wire in the corner and applying the masking tape is
tricky.
> >So "tack" the wire in place first, with thin strips of 
the same tape,
> >about
> >20cm apart.
> >3) Applying the tape without kinks or wrinkles can be tricky.
Start off
at
> >the bottom of the wall, where it will be least visible, and use
20cm or
so
> >strips. When you get the hang of it you can use longer bits of
wire.
> >
> >
> 4) Grow an extra arm (or even two) - excellent results can be achieved
by
> holding a section of the wire taught, pulling off an equally long
piece of
> tape, and whilst holding that taught as well, slowly lower the taught
tape
> onto the taught wire, and press down firmly..... :-)
>
> Another good piece of advice is to get the appropriate width tape for
the
> gauge of wire you are using - masking tape is available in at least 3
> widths, the best choice IMHO is to have about 5mm of "tack"
either side of
> the wire to assure a good bond.
>
> Paul G.
>
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