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Old 02-11-2003, 11:09 AM
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BEST GUIDE:MAKE a STEERING COIL!

Hi all, after trying and trying to make the coils, I failed, Then I thought of a new way! It is the easiest way!

Its attached as a word doc, cos otherwise it'd take too long, theres pics in the guide too!

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Old 02-11-2003, 11:20 AM
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Old 02-11-2003, 11:28 AM
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That was a GREAT write up and wonderful idea.

Things like this really make this forum the best!
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Old 02-11-2003, 11:32 AM
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I haven't had the need or want to make a new coil but thank you for putting this together. Nice and simple way to make a steering coil.
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All helping each other, thats what the forum is about!

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Old 02-11-2003, 12:17 PM
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do u think this guide would help the canned heat / audley community as well as us bit lovers?
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Would using thicker than standard wire make them more powerful?

What if you are running 2 or more cells?
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IM not sure, I beleive using thinner wire mmay make them more powerful, as there will be more turns in the same amount of space, im using mine on a tri cell drag
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wow thx for the idea!
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Good Job !!!!

If anybody would like a PDF copy of file let me know and I'll up-load 1


If that's OK ?

I know not everyone has MS Word and Adobe Acrobat is free
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You can pdf this if u want! no probs!
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Nice! This will help a lot. Since i've got extra pcbs i might try and make a plane now. Muhahahaha!
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scottyboyfun, where'd you pick up the spool of enamelled wire?
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i tink you can get it at radioshack
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Yep Radio Shack

Three-spool assortment totaling 315 feet at a value price. This enamel-covered solid-conductor copper wire is perfect for winding your own coils and electromagnets. Includes 40 feet of 22-gauge, 75 feet of 26-gauge and 200 feet of 30-gauge. Priced three to a package.


$4.69 on-line
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