Straightedge Rewiring Kit

For someone that still draws the old fashion way, it's good to know that someone still sells the parts that I need for my drafting board.

<p>I ordered this because the wiring on parallel bar on my drafting table broke. The wiring was for a Mayline straightedge that has been on that table for over 25 years and multiple moves (12). We removed all the wiring that was left and it took all of 10 minutes to rewire it. It works perfectly. I ordered it thinking it would be a few days before I would receive it but I got it the next day. </p> <p>I am very pleased with this company for their help in helping me with the order and their knowledge as to what I needed.</p>

Dew Drafting Supply provided a hard to find product at a good price.

Great find for any person still using a vintage Mayline parallel bar. Half the cost of the authentic Mayline wire you might find on Ebay. The best feature for me though, was including the plastic stedge stops that you anchor each end of the wire to. Those stops keep your neat, clean, and prevents fraying of the wire when you wrap it around just a wood screw like so many people end-up doing when the plastic stedge breaks.

I have an older drawing board with a sliding straightedge. The wire was old and finally broke. I was happy to find a replacement. Although this wire is thicker than the original wire, it fit. Thanks! this give a second life to my drawing board. Thanks for sending a PDF of the installation instructions!

Since most drafting is done with a computer these days it was fine to find a company that sells old fashion drafting supplies. I live in Europe and there are no companies here that sell drafting supplies. It is a pity that DEW does not send to Europe. I had to have the product sent to my brother in the States and he then sent it to me. BUT I am so happy that I could get this set for my old parallel bar!

Wiring is too thin and is not coated. Does not glide well on roller wheels. Too fragile.

The wire I received was about half the diameter of my original wire that broke. It would have been nice if you could include directions for installing it. Fortunately I was able to find an old video on YouTube that showed how to install it. I got it installed and its working fine.

Couldn't be happier with the replacement cable. It arrived promptly and was easy to install. This sure was less expensive than upgrading my CAD software!

I have a table that belonged to my father-in law. He built it in the 1930s. He had the table set up with a wired straight edge but another member of my wife’s family destroyed it. I was able to set it as it was originally. I make furniture as a hobby and find the straight edge is great. I am very pleased. Great quality. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.