Re: [TCML] Primary Tap connector

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

delrin is also a great choice.  very machine-able.  good insulation value
especially the white.

acrylic is harder to work with and likes to crack when you tap the bottom
part for threads for the fasteners.

if you do have to use acrylic, be sure to anneal it in your over so the tap
cracks don't start to spread.

Dr. Resonance




On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 7:39 PM, bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> These are snap-in supports using 3/8" thick Plexiglas. The first time I
> tried snap-in standoffs, I made a mess of things with a sloppy hole depth
> which really dented and messed up the tubing. Acrylic is hard and will not
> flex. The tubing is what actually dents as the tubing is pushed in. I ended
> up buying another roll of 1/4" tubing and tried with new standoffs. To add a
> slight flex to the snap and prevent tube denting, I cut slots into the
> standoffs like this:
> http://www.classictesla.com/temp/Pristand.gif
>
> I only went about half as deep as the image shows, but you get the idea.
>
> Regards,
> Bart
>
>
> steve date wrote:
>
>> Hi Bart,
>>
>> Question,  How are the "turns" attached to the supports?  It appears they
>> might snap in, or is there another clip or something?
>>
>> The whole primary looks very neat!
>>
>> Thanx,   steve - seattle
>>
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