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Old 06-26-2011, 12:23 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Yeah just grab one of your old spools. Not sure how the wire would work if it hollow core flux filled glowing hot. Just try it. Steel wire is better than copper. Higher strength.

My charger is my small old one. about 30 years old. I converted it to a full wave bridge after the half wave system burned out.

If your already have a decent powersupply Then go for it, whatever works. One thing that I don't like about your powersupply is that it is basically 120 volts that are pulsed. So be careful about electrocution hazard. I like the idea of a transformer to isolate me from the wall voltage.

I would like to make a couple of plywood patterns and make a foam nose for my vw.

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