Don Smith Tesla Coil Frame Parts Ring
This is one of three different single parts
The above video introduces some 3D printed parts for sale here that help people build a Don
Smith model that I introduced in the
Resonance Induction Coupler Kit 2 The parts can be ordered here.
This is for an 8" diameter secondary coil (which allows for high Q).
While different size wire can be used, as we have done many, this model
uses #8 wire size so that the middle of the wire from side to side is 8"
when wound around the frame.
The three different parts snap together to make a rigid frame that will
hold any gauge wire. The three other parts are found
here and
here and
wire here. Other sizes (the ring size will determine the
diameter) may be produced later. Combining the three different parts
allows you to make a long enough frame to make the coil Don recommended
twenty years ago. We may later add other parts to mount the frame as
well as an L1 coil. Also clips may be added to hold wires.
In order to make the 11.5" tall spool for this particular model shown above you would need to order a quantity of 4 of these rings, 8 of the
long frame supports and 8 of the
short frame supports. You can order whatever quantities of these three parts you need to build different sizes of 8" diameter spools.
The three parts can be found here:
https://www.r-charge.net/Don-Smith-Tesla-Coil-Frame-Parts-8-inch-Support_p_363.html
https://www.r-charge.net/Don-Smith-Tesla-Coil-Frame-Parts-4-inch-Support_p_365.html
[This Page] https://www.r-charge.net/don-smith-tesla-coil-frame-parts-ring.html
Some pictures of different size 8" diameter spools that can be made with these parts
4" Tall Spool
8" Tall Spool
11.5" Tall Spool that can be used for this Don Smith 8 Model
19" Tall Spool