Kinda OT but that what's true HW hacker do in a pinch.

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Mon Jan 21 02:26:57 2002

On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Don Maslin wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
>
> > I've been considering rewinding this particular transformer, just for
> > practice (I haven't rebuilt one in awhile). I've not yet decided if it's
> > worth possibly wasting some enamel wire on. I think I'd want to replace
> > the plastic bobbin if I do decide to rewind this transformer.
>
> If you want to rewind it just for nostalgia sake, fine. However, a bit
> of rustling around in some of the thrift stores would likely turn up a
> wall wart with the proper connector and a 9VAC output. I think I saw
> one today when looking for a 6VDC one.

The main reason I might rewind it is to practice coil winding. It has been
a few years since I wound anything with wire that small. I already
calculated the proper wire gauge and number of turns, which I had already
estimated as I took off the old windings. I'd trust my own winding work
over that found in prefab wall-warts too.

I'm still searching for a hand operated coil winding machine. I've only
seen a few, and they were all still in use by other people. If anyone
finds one they don't want, even in non-working or incomplete condition,
let me know. These things are likely considered antiques now.

-Toth
Received on Mon Jan 21 2002 - 02:26:57 GMT