Re: [TCML] Need coil winding advice

[jimlux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Harvey (UDN) wrote:
> 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.
>  

Rather than an arbor and a shaft, you could also use a pair of rollers 
under each end, and just drive one of the rollers. Think of casters or 
skateboard wheels.  The tube you're winding just sits on top of the rollers.

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