Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com> My wife still reminds me that when I first started working on my 6.0" coil, I told her I would probably only spend about $200.00 on it. She knows that I have spent several times that amount - but she doesn't know the real number. I guess I don't either, but what a great hobby! Ed Sonderman