Question 1

I was wondering can this wind clockwise and anticlockwise

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Yes, it depends on which way you turn it. It will count downwards if you turn it backwards though.

Question 2

What would be the recommended way of adding a wire tension interface to this unit?

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Hello!  Do you mean a way to prevent loss of tension in the feed-wire if winding is interrupted?  If so, I'm not sure that there is a 'recommended' way.  However, you could try This:  Fit a cylindrical axle (even a pencil would suffice) through the bore of the spool from which wire is being removed.  Glue the pencil to the spool, so that both must rotate together.  Orientate the pencil horizontally and put a stout rubber band over it, so that the band hangs vertically downwards.  Lash-up a couple of rudimentary bearings, arranged to support the pencil horizontally.  Drop the horizontal pencil into them.  Now attach a weight to the bottom of the rubber band.  The weight must be hanging freely and putting some tension into the band.  If you get the weight right, when you wind, tension on the wire between growing coil and feeding spool will overcome the pencil-to-band friction.  So, the wire will be pulled from the spool onto the coil.  When you stop winding, the band/weight combination will prevent the spool from turning, thereby preventing loss of wire tension.  It would need some trial-and-error to get everything right.  In fact, I'm going to try it myself.  Hope that this helps.

Question 3

Can i use this to wind or unwind mainsprings of clocks

Accepted Answer

I have never tried (or even considered) this use for it, but my gut feeling, based on my use of it, is no. It seems to me to be most appropriate for wire gauge materials, albeit quite thick wire. I suspect that the flat steel in a mainspring would not be suitable. But this is only based on my gut feeling, I'm afraid.

Question 4

Can the chuck be turned manually both clock and anti clockwise and does not spring back or forward when you release the handle?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can use it in both directions

ASIN	B00BKXVZ5K
Age Range Description	Adult
Antenna Location	Music
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Best Sellers Rank	51,109 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 333 in Power Transformers (Electronics & Photo)
Box Contents	Ear Cushions
Brand Name	KATSU Tools
Cable Features	Tangle Free
Carrying Case Color	White
Colour	Black/White
Compatible Devices	Audio Systems, Transformers, Electronic Projects
Control Method	Voice
Control Type	Media Control
Country of Origin	China
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (114)
Earpiece Shape	Over-ear
Enclosure Material	cast iron Copper
Frequency Range	extended
Headphone Form Factor	Circumaurales
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Headphones Ear Placement	Over Ear
Impedance	4 Ohms
Is Autographed	No
Manufacturer	KATSU Tools
Model Name	990722
Model Number	990722
Network Connectivity Technology	Wired
Noise Control	None
Number of Items	1
Number of Power Levels	1
Product Features	Noise Isolation
Series Number	990722
Specific Uses For Product	DIY Electronic Projects & Educational Projects
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Theme	electronics
UPC	519204256644
Unit Count	1.0 count
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

Manual Coil Winder Counter KATSU Copper Wire Winding Tool for Audio Output Transformer Mechanical Counter 990722

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