Re: UPDATE: Stepper and Servo power supplies: Microwave Oven Transformers for sale

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Halliday" <dh@...> wrote:
<snip>
> I have removed the secondary on a few of them (starting my projects)
and
> the best way I have found is to clamp the transformer into your vice
and
> then use a smallish (16 oz.) hammer and a 1/2" cold chisel to cut
> through the copper windings. The quickest and the safest. Make sure
> that you work _away_ from the primary windings.


Dave,

Do you try to leave the paper (or whatever is there) in place that is
between the windings and the core?

Irby