20 Jan
2002
20 Jan
'02
6:26 p.m.
On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Don Maslin wrote:
On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
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
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.