re-winding a toaster to stock.

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brycycle
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re-winding a toaster to stock.

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i've got a '66 toaster that needs some work. to be period correct, what K should it be wound to?

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6k - 7k, I think...experts?
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I think the one on my 64 is just over 7ish... Sergio is probably the guy you need to speak to!
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7.4k seems to have been the target back then.
The 64 I have is 7.4k the two 65's on a 1997 are 7.1k & 7.5k.
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headbanger wrote:7.4k seems to have been the target back then.
The 64 I have is 7.4k the two 65's on a 1997 are 7.1k & 7.5k.
Yup, like Gerry says, anything between 7-7.5k should be accurate...
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Make sure its 44 gauge wire also.

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thanks, all.

scatter-wound?
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brycycle wrote:thanks, all.

scatter-wound?
Yes, definitly. It makes the pickup feel more alive.

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