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Barry's Coilguns |
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Mark 3 |
Using a Transformer CoreSuppose you have a meek, mild-mannered transformer that wants to be something greater... something powerful... something that inspires awe and fear! How do you take it apart? How do you re-use laminations for a coilgun? Taking Apart a Transformer
The laminations must be separated and removed. I used a sturdy hunting knife to begin prying them slightly apart. A hand-held Dremel power tool can grind through the welds and separate the leaves.
The wire coils can be discarded. I can't think of any use for bent copper that is epoxied together. Note that this iron is very soft. To drill holes, you must firmly support the bottom leaves to avoid warping. For example, you should clamp a stack to a hardwood before drilling. Rebuilding a Transformer The flat laminated end pieces were laid across the top, and the whole assembly bolted together. Click on this picture for a close-up view. |
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Last Update 2008-06-01
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