Re: Turning A Coil !!

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>


Lathe works well, but don't forget the Poor Man's winder.  I've wound all my
coils with this in less than an hour.  Very quick, efficient, and don't have
to worry about a motor
messing the heck out of your windings if you make a mistake, lose the wire,
etc...

Poor Man's Coil Winder
http://www.spacecatlighting-dot-com/images/ctc3_secondary02.jpg

The Captain



 > I'm new to Tesla Coils. I understand using a lath is the best way to turn
a
 > long secondary coil.
 > I tend to lean towards,  inspector gadget,(the more tools, the better). I
 > know, I could cobble together a
 > wooden frame, to mount the coil with form. Anyway, any help is
appreciated.
 > Thanks all.
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 > Doug
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