Re: [TCML] winding secondary coils

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Cut two wooden plywood discs to fit your coil ends.  To each disc affix a
simple plumbing flange (mounts with 4 screws).  I use 1/2 ID steel water
pipe approx6 inches long sticking out of each end.  You can attach a small
30 rpm gear motor to one end and use an oversize bearing on the other end
that the pipe will rotate in --- it's not fixed, just loose and rotates.

On the opposite end use a gear motor or large elec. drill to drive the
pipe.  We clamp everything to a pair of sawhorses and wind most all of our
large coils this method.

Burden's Surplus in Nebraska has some nice inexpensive motors for winding
or a large 1/2 inch elec drill also works good --- be sure it has a speed
control.

Dr. Resonance




> Hello Everyone,
>     I am about to begin winding a new secondary coil and need some tips
> on doing so. In the past, I have shoved a broom stick through the pipe,
> set it on two saw horses, and spun it by hand to wind it. However, this
> leaves a messy coil with lots of kinks. It is slow too. I have been
> thinking about using a lathe but can't seem to find one. Also, I don't
> have access to much space or many tools. Does anybody have good
> suggestions on how to wind this coil?
>
> Thanks,
> Clive Hansen
>
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Dr. Resonance

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