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    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

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    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
    "If Hitler invaded Hell, I would make at least a favourable reference of the Devil in the House of Commons." Winston Churchill
    Terry

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      Thanks T.

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