[TCML] wooden bobbin

[Scott Bogard <sdbogard@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey all,
     Still doing some research on making flyback transformers, I'm toying
with the idea of making a slotted bobbin to make a series pancake type
secondary, as it sound infinitely easier to wind, and I plan on making
several...  My question is can I use wood as a bobbin material, it should
be fairly easy to machine to my shape, and much cheaper than plastic, and I
figure it can just be soaked in wax or polyurethane or epoxy or something
to provide protection from the corona of the windings...  Probably a bad
idea, but what do you guys think, using wood in a transformer, royally bad
idea or no?

Scott Bogard.
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