What Wires Are Best for Antennae and Magnet Wire Projects?

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For antenna and magnet wire projects, varnished copper wire is ideal for winding. CAT5E cable wires are not suitable for antennae due to their lack of coating, while electric drill winding wires are coated and can be used as magnet wire, although they tend to be thicker. Local electronics surplus stores offer affordable options for purchasing magnet wire. It's important to select the right type of wire based on the specific application requirements. Proper wire selection is crucial for optimal performance in these projects.
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I'm looking for magnet wire, think this is just fine copper wire that is varnished, and some wire that's suitable for winding to make a antennae.

Would the wires inside a CAT5E cable do for the antennae and the wires from the windings in an electric drill do for the magnet wire?

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Just go to electronics surplus store in your area. I just bought a small roll for $9.99 to wind some guitar pickup coil. Not the wires inside the CAT5 is not coated.

Wires in the drill is coated wires. You can use it for magnetic wires, but they are usually quite thick.
 

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