[TCML] winding secondary coils

[David Rieben]

Hi Clive,


I attach end caps on the pipe, run a stick trough it while
running through a saw horse jig. I also turn it by the stick
with a 1/2" chuck electric drill and control the drill speed
with a variac. I was able to wind about 1100 turns on a
6" form in about 30 mnutes.

David Rieben

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clive Hansen" <mrclivehansen at gmail.com>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla at pupman.com>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:04 PM
Subject: [TCML] winding secondary coils


> Hello Everyone,
>    I am about to begin winding a new secondary coil and need some tips 
> on doing so. In the past, I have shoved a broom stick through the pipe, 
> set it on two saw horses, and spun it by hand to wind it. However, this 
> leaves a messy coil with lots of kinks. It is slow too. I have been 
> thinking about using a lathe but can't seem to find one. Also, I don't 
> have access to much space or many tools. Does anybody have good 
> suggestions on how to wind this coil?
> 
> Thanks,
> Clive Hansen
> 
> -- 
> Clive Hansen
> http://clivetech.thruhere.net
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