Single coil bobbin questions

[mozz]

Bought the coil winding equipment from J Archer on here and have a few questions. Can i just wrap 1 layer of tape around the magnets or should I spray them with lacquer? Poly,shellac,varnish, will anything work for dipping?

[David King]

I think tape alone is just fine if you can really get it right out to the edges. I use the USPS branded packing tape at my local department store as it extra thin and seems very tough. I lay down a strip and trim to width with a straightedge and x-acto knife. It wants to be about 1/64" wider than the space so it rolls up the tiniest bit onto the flat work and seals the end magnets completely.

[big_teee]

If you are doing many, then most guys dip in lacquer, and then some tape, and some don't tape after the dipping dries.
I recommend taping, whether you dip or not.
T

[mozz]

Trying to get away without spraying if possible. I figured the tape would stop it from shorting if the magnets got moved by someone or whatever. I can get this tape for 4/1$ appears to be intertape brand crepe backing, painters tape. I guess the spraying also helps with moisture and warping but did originals have lacquer?

Also, i haven't wound any yet just getting the bobbins ready, learning how to use the magnetizer, gauss meter. Making a traverse out of whatever i can find here. Also making a tensioner of sorts, maybe a top part of a fishing pole. I didn't use any CA on the magnet install as i bought a small 1/2 ton arbor press at Harbor Freight and the magnets fit in very tightly. I guess i will see if there's flare after i wind a few.

[big_teee]

I can see you've got your own ideas, which is good.
Just do it the way you want to, and adjust from there.

[mozz]

NePA northeast Pa. I do have a lcr meter on the way so i can see if there are changes using lacquer, tape,or nothing,that's the way i learn, by experimenting. Tonekraft appears to have the best prices on flatwork.

[Lyrebird Steve]

I like to dip mine ... twice.

I believe it helps to not only insulate the magnets, but also acts a little like an adhesive keeping the flatwork and magnets together.

Good luck