->  ML> I know there is a chemical way to strip enamel like this as I've
->  ML> seen reference to it in my carreer.  But this is so long ago it's
->  ML> escaped me

-> it depends a bit on which type of enamel coating was used.
-> I've always used fine sandpaper (eg, #400)
-> but for a chemical solution you could try Caustic soda it'll shift most
-> kinds of paint.

 The sandpaper method can get tricky when working with #36 and smaller
wire.
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