RE: [TCML] conical sec winding tips

[david baehr <dfb25@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dave,                I'll give that a try.   Happy New  Year                                   Thanks,daveB
 > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:34:12 -0600
> Subject: Re: [TCML] conical sec winding tips
> From: tcbuilder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> 
> My trick for winding flat spirals and cones is to coat the surface of the
> form with a couple coats of polyurethane.  Let it dry to the point of being
> tacky, then start winding with the wire.  The tackiness holds the wire in
> place.  After the winding is completed, let the polyurethane completely dry
> for a couple days.  After it has dried, then coat over the windings with
> epoxy coating.  Do not attempt to apply another coat of polyurethane or
> epoxy before the underlying coating is dry or the whole thing will unravel.
>  I know this for a fact.
> 
> I make a turntable to wind the coil on so the wire goes on straight without
> twisting.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
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