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Re: [TCML] Construction Query - Use of Metal Fixing



Okay good to know. Thanks.
On 13 Jan 2013 22:46, "jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx" <jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have pretty much the exact same thing on my coil, except with 6" bolts
> instead.  I have not had any problems with this. :)
>
> John "Jay" Howson IV
>
> Sent from a tiny phone with a tiny keyboard.
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Michael Gray" <graymp89@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [TCML] Construction Query - Use of Metal Fixing
> Date: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 2:12 pm
>
>
> Hey guys
>
> I have a question regarding how I've constructed my TC framework. I made a
> conical shaped stub of wood, which sits in the middle of my primary coil,
> providing a non-permanent but pretty solid base for my secondary (PVC
> tube). Take a look at it here:
>
> http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/338/img20130113184500.jpg/
>
> My PVC tubing basically just goes around the outside of the middle stub,
> and once I've pushed it down flush with the base wood platform it is a good
> firm holder. My question concerns how I've fixed the stub to the wooden
> base; I've just screwed it down from the underside, with a metal screw, as
> you can see here:
>
> http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/img20130113190413.jpg/
>
> I'm wondering if I should have either just glued it, or used a nylon
> fixing. I can't see why metal would be a problem, but I wanted to check it
> just in case - after all it is in the middle of the primary and so will be
> subjected to large magnetic fields. What do you guys think? Is this even an
> issue?
>
> Cheers
>
> Mike
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