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Re: [TCML] Need coil winding advice



That's a good idea! I might try that.

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 5:08 PM, G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> I used an ice cream maker motor for my coil winding jig.
>
> http://myweb.cableone.net/grcarhunter/jig.htm
>
> Ice cream makers turn at low RPM and high torque.  They are easy to
> throttle using a variac.  You can stall the motor by hand when you need a
> break--won't hurt it a bit.  They are cheap and available at yard sales.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Greg
>
>
> --- On Fri, 2/27/09, Jim Harvey (UDN) <harvey.james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Jim Harvey (UDN) <harvey.james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [TCML] Need coil winding advice
> > To: "'Tesla Coil Mailing List'" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:57 AM
> > Greetings...   (sorry if duplicate)
> >
> > I am designing my first TC and need to build a coil winder.
> > My first
> > secondary coil will be:
> > Diameter: 4"
> > Length: 18 inches
> > Wire: 26 AWG
> >
> > Since the coil is not too long, I am thinking about a
> > plywood frame
> > supporting a motor, turns counter, and arbor. A foot switch
> > would be used as
> > well as some type of speed control.
> >
> > Can anyone point me to some links that show working units?
> > 73 & Stay Vertical,
> >
> > Jim Harvey (W7YV) - The Great Curmudgeon
> > P.O. Box 18009
> > Salt Lake City, UT 84118
> >  <http://www.harveyclan.net/>
> > http://www.harveyclan.net
> >  <http://www.harveyclan.net/w7yv.htm>
> > http://www.harveyclan.net/w7yv.htm
> >
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