RE: space winding

["David Dean" <deano-at-corridor-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Hi Marc, all,

Well that is a new one on me. I have heard of duct tape being used for just
about everything else though, so...  What I use is Scotch 27 (3M brand
thermosetting fiberglass cloth electrical tape). I just put one wrap of tape
around the form, then the wire, then another wrap of tape. It is porous so
when coating with epoxy or polyurethane it is well incorporated. Works like
a champ. Scotch 27 is sometimes hard to find though, I get mine from
Johnstone Supply, go to http://www.johnstonesupply-dot-com/ for a location near
you.

later
deano

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Subject: space winding


Original poster: "Metlicka Marc" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

hi all,
after reading malcolm's comment on using twin wire's and letting one
fall off, i got to thinking that one could use a wire, cord, fishing
line and make a double or triple wrap along with the coil's wire then
wrap it a couple times around an empty spool, with maybe some reversed
tape on it, then connect the two ends snugly. this way as one wound the
coil, a few wraps of the spacer would keep the wire separated and roll
off and on as you went. sort of thread itself on up the form.
also, i wasn't going to say anything but, every coil that i have wrapped
i've used reverse duct tape underneath the mag wire to hold it in place.
i know some might say that this is no good but, i have never had a
tracking problem or a burn YET.
just another thought,   marc