[Elecraft] Re: Has anyone epoxied their toroids after they were wound?

[Brian Lloyd]

On May 18, 2007, at 5:25 AM, J F wrote:

> Hi Brian,
>
> Never have epoxied toroids, I can see one major
> disadvantage using this method... You'd never be able
> to rewind the same core. Epoxy is a real bear to
> remove.

Agreed. OTOH, if I built a K2 I don't expect I would ever scrap it  
for spare toroids.

>
> I've used hot glue to keep toroids in place, a little
> easier to remove if needed.
>
> Think you're better off with nail polish or acrylic..

Good point. Thanks.

My problem is that I have a bias -- I used to live on a boat. I used  
West System epoxy for just about every repair as the only two things  
that would attack it are UV and fire. Salt water does nothing to it.

73 de Brian, WB6RQN
Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com