Guess why I built this jig ? - Page 1
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author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 09:26:43 pm
content: So tonight I built a jig in a few hours to help me save a lot of time this weekend and to get it neat and right.But what is it for, can you guess?I will post the solution tomorrowevening around GMT 20.00

author: kcbanner
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 09:33:22 pm
content: Looks like something to transfer wire between spools

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 09:34:36 pm
content: Winding transformers or some sort of coils?

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 09:37:10 pm
content: Winding some crystal set coils there?

author: max_torque
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 09:49:39 pm
content: It's an assault course for your hamster isn't it

author: imidis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 10:13:02 pm
content: Automated toilet paper dispenser. ... I know I'm probably way off!

author: danbuff
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 10:21:35 pm
content: Pasta machine

author: ZeTeX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 10:23:32 pm
content: You place something that looks like typical solder but instead with wires and hold it using the nut and then you attach the wire to the round tube and spin the round tube?Like this, but with a copper wire instead:

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 11:24:24 pm
content: Filling your fishing reel spool with new nylon.Nah, a harder took at the Pic....for winding coils, say for a custom solenoid.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 11:32:37 pm
content: You should watch out that you don't get caught having a jig, seriously get a grip or a proper handle on the situation.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 11:38:22 pm
content: My first reaction is the same as others .... coil winding.Then I'm wondering if it was going to be for something far more curious ...* Bulk solder transfer to smaller spools* Wire recorder rewinding machine* Teflon tape stretcher ........

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 11:39:30 pm
content: Oh, Muttley ... Muttley ....

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 01:17:48 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on January 13, 2017, 11:39:30 pmYes, I know, and I think it's a triple pun score.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 01:26:46 am
content: At least.

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 03:05:28 am
content: Quote from: kcbanner on January 13, 2017, 09:33:22 pmstarting with something like this and winding it on two separate spools...maybe

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 03:12:40 am
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on January 13, 2017, 11:32:37 pmCheeky mutts I have owned would get chained up for a couple of days for less Muttley.

author: FreddyVictor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 09:00:07 am
content: Nuclear Fusion ?

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 04:56:21 pm
content: Drumroll and the solution is.........Wow kcbanner was right at the first go and a lot of you guys really got it from the get go, impressive.So indeed it is built to transfer wire from a large 250m spool to a more handable small spool. I count coilsjig also as a good answer it is the same principle.I had around 16 of those big spools lying around collecting dust and when you needed them it took awhile to get some wire.Those little spools can be nicely fitted somewhere (spoolholder is a different project) and the larger ones can go into storage.