HB question(s)

[Justwannano]

I've wound very few so I apologize if this seems dumb...


The way I start winding a coil is I tape the start to the bobbin mounting plate and leave a good bit to solder the lead to after I wind it.

I noticed that (on a brandname pup) that the lead wire fed out a small hole in the bottom of the bobbin- a hole that none of the bobbins I've
purchased have.

It made me wonder...do you drill a small hole and solder a lead wire before you wind?...or do you not drill a hole and just wind over the lead?

I didn't do a search...my computer at work and this forum software doesn't get along so I feel lucky when I can even sign in.

Thanks,
Michael

[big_teee]

A lot of guys do it like you do and solder the start and finish on top after they are done.
It makes a nice flat tight coil like that.
I personally like the start on the bottom, either through a hole, or cut a small notch in the bottom to stick the wire out of.
However you like to do it is fine.
T

[Justwannano]

Thanks T.