Re: Primary winding

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Subject: Re: Primary winding
From: "Adam Parker" <park_e_r-at-hiwaay-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 11:53:04 -0600
Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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Chris,

I've have had the same problem before as well. After I tried my first
primary, I wondered why the heck everyone else's looked so nice. It took
awhile, but I finally got the hang of it. It is easiest for me to start my
winding on the outermost turn as it has the widest diameter and should be
easier to bend into place. Since the tubing already comes rolled up for you,
just gently widen the diameter of the circle for the outer turns. A good
primary form REALLY helps out in winding. Try to build them so they do a
good job of gripping the tubing.

Hope this helps a bit,

Adam
-----Original Message-----
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To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Date: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 5:04 AM
Subject: Primary winding


>Original Poster: Christopher Michaelis <cmichael-at-xmission-dot-com>
>
>Hi --
>
>I'm trying to use 1/4" copper tubing as my primary coil, but it isn't
>working well. I can't get it to bend smoothly - it looks pitiful.
>
>Would it work to use some really thick copper wire? If so, what guage
>should I aim for?
>
>Thanks
>
>Christopher Michaelis
>cmichael-at-xmission-dot-com
>
>Pretium Corporation
>t:(435) 797-4100
>f:(815) 364-1274
>
>
>