On 08/10/2011 11:29 AM, Peter A. Stokes wrote: Interesting, the nichrome can also be used for keeping dew off of optics. Kim > Hi Phil. As it turns out I have one available. Would you like it? > I see on Wikipedia the following: > > "Nichrome is used in the explosives and fireworks industry as a > bridgewire in electric ignition systems, such as electric matches and > model rocket igniters." > > Makes me wonder what you are building! ;-) > > 73, > Peter > VE3ZXT > > On 10/08/2011 9:57 AM, Phil Somers wrote: >> I am looking for one or more defunct toasters for a project that needs some >> nichrome wire from the heating elements. >> You might be interested in the short Wikipedia article on nichrome wire. >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichrome >> >> Thanks. >> >> ... Phil VE3HST >> >> >>