wrote on 8/24/2017 12:42 PM:
On Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:28:20 +1000, Trevor Wilson
wrote:

On 23/08/2017 3:23 AM, wrote:
There are no electronic stores anywhere near me. I cant believe the
prices they want on ebay for this string. (There is some Australia
source selling 12 meters of it for around $7 and wanting $45
shipping.... that's insane).

Anyhow, it's just string, but I know it needs to be strong and last for
years. Walmart has a lot of sewing and hobby stuff. Maybe there is a
thick thread that will work.

Someone on another forum suggested using fishing line. I know that stuff
is durable, but I know little more, since I dont fish. What guage and
material should I look for? If some of you are fishermen, maybe you
could just tell me what brand name and item number to buy. This cant be
rocket science. It's just string..... But what will work and last?

* I am currently needing to replace the dial string on a Zenith Trans
Oceanic radio, as well as the radio in a late 1960s era console stereo.

Thanks


**I have two, 100 Metre spools of dial cord here. One is 0.4mm and the
other is 0.3mm. How much do you need, which size and where do I post it?
Yes, I am in Australia. I cannot believe that it is unavailable in other
places.

https://www.wagneronline.com.au/dial-cord/ps/

Seems that Australia is the place to get dial string. Not sure why.....
Everything else comes from China these days.

But from what I saw on ebay, I am not willing to pay the shipping from
Australia.... And considering that this is just string, I dont see any
reason to import it. It's just string (or thread).

You can't afford $1.58? For $6 you can have 33 feet of 30 mil dial cord
delivered to your door. I wouldn't drive to the store for this when it is
delivered so cheaply. You will have to buy a lot more fishing line and
spend a lot more money.

You seem to have a habit of running into a small obstacle and seeing it as a
mountain. There is very affordable dial cord available from many sources,
so there is no reason to not buy the "right" stuff. If there is nothing
wrong with the radio tuning mechanism that is wearing the cord abnormally a
properly done restringing will last longer then you do. Why muck around
with a substitute when you can get the real stuff so easily (or would it be
"reel" stuff)?

BTW, here is a tip when searching ebay. When they present the search
results you can sort on "Price + shipping: lowest first". This will include
the cost of shipping and show you the lowest priced items first. Then you
just won't see the vendors who are trying to rip you off on shipping hoping
you won't notice.

--

Rick C

Viewed the eclipse at Wintercrest Farms,
on the centerline of totality since 1998