Re: primary tap construction~

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Kidd6488-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 5/11/01 06:49:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes: 


>
> > I can't seem to figure out a way to build a good solid primary tap 
> > connection that isn't so bulky as to nearly short the 1/4" gap between 
> > turns.  How heavy does the tap need to be? 
>
> Use a clip from an arc welder - they work an absolute treat. If possible get 
> a really big one - looks better and there is less chance of it getting hot. 
> Once you have found the tuning point I solder on the tap  - If it needs 
> retuning (i.e. bigger tranny, topload, etc) then you can just unsloder 
> again! 



Could I use Jumpercable clips? 


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Jonathon Reinhart 
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