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Re: [TCML] Fan Shroud Toroid
Hi Brandon,
Glad to hear there's still some appreciation out there for thinking "out of the box" in the coiling world. I think this may have been brought up before, but what do you think about using metallic spray paint to achieve conductivity in the form? Just paper mâché the shroud and hit it with some of that stuff... Yeah?
Thanks,
Brandon
On Jul 17, 2010, at 6:20 PM, Brandon Garretson <garretsontech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hey man,
> Not a bad idea, but I wouldnt remove the paint. Those things are made from
> mild steel and would rust within days in any climate.
> I would instead grind off any sharp points and protrusions and cover it in
> aluminum tape.
> You could even paper mache it first, sand it down, hit it with a can of
> clear lacquer, then cover it with aluminum tape.
> Or again, leave the paint on it and cover it with copper or aluminum screen.
> If it were aluminum under the paint I would say strip it, but I think the
> steel would become problematic as it oxidizes.
> The shape should work out just fine for a pseudo-toroidal top load.
> I think that its a very good idea. Way to think outside the box man!
> I love it when people find a way to work with what they have...
>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 9:28 PM, Brandon Hendershot <
> brandonhendershot@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> What do you think about a toroid made out of a fan shroud off of one of
>> those swiveling fans that we all pull out in the summer? It's certainly got
>> the shape, but can anyone think of any structural or integral issues besides
>> removing the white paint?
>> Thanks Everybody,
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