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	The multitude of face configurations on wire-wrap bits is the
result of  a number of special application  designs, and most are out
of date or not recommended for general construction applications. The
desired effect is  to have the face  push the wire while  the wrap is
being  made, rather than to  rely on the friction of  the wire in the
bit channel.  For 30 gauge wire, the type 3 "counterbore" bit face is
proper, and for 26 gauge the type 6 "horseshoe" bit face is right.
	The  proper wire wrap  bit and  sleeve for  30 gauge  wire is
#507063 and #507100  for 25 mil  pins,  except  for the cut-off  tip,
which is a  special unit not shown in  the catalog (p.n.   511344 and
511376 for the bit and sleeve). This has the counter-bore face.
	For 26 gauge  wire the horseshoe face is recommended, and the
proper bit  for the  H800 connector  block pins  is  #26263 with  the
#18840 sleeve.   For wrapping 26  gauge wire on 25  mil pins, #506445
and #507100 bit and sleeve are required.
	For  no discernable  reason, we use  the left-handed wrapping
guns, despite the fact that the industry standard is right-hand. This
sometimes  causes long lead  times, as  the left-handed  versions are
generally not on the shelf.   There is no reason to remain  backwards
if we are buying  additional wire-wrap guns, and I  recommend that we
change.
	There are  some tips which are not  recommended for copper or
tinned copper wire: Bit  #504221 is only  for alloy wire, and  causes
undesirable stretching if used with copper wire.  There is no mention
in the catalog of this particular gem of knowledge.
	There  is a  special  frob called  the "backforce  nose" that
would be a nice feature in that it applies the proper force to assure
that the wrap  is not too loose or over-wrapped.   The only hangup is
that it  requires a  special spring  for the  particular gauge  being
used, and therefore a 30 gauge gun cannot be used with 26 gauge wire.
	The salesman that is most helpful is  Dan Neilson.  For parts
and  general info,  J.L. (Jerry)  Thomas in  the South  San Francisco
office is the person to talk with.  The phone number is (75)761-0303.



PART NUMBERS
515655		#30 CLAMP ON WIRE STRIPPER		$60
14R2F		BATTERY WIRE WRAP GUN--NEW TYPE BATTERY $100
14XA2-3		AC WIRE WRAP GUN WITH 3 WIRE CORD	$105