spacer between coil and shield?

[punagold]

If you wind your coil using insulated wire, why is their a need for a space between the coil and the shield? Or, can you wrap the shield material directly over the insulated wire with no ill effects? Thanks

[CAS]

My understanding is that the more space between coil and shield means lower capacitance and a faster coil.

[chemelec]

Look at Post 64 on this link.
It shows the difference in Capacitance with the shield Almost directly on the coil.
http://www.geotech1.com/forums/showt...-COIL-QUESTION

I would Recommed at Least a 1.2 Inch Distance between coil and shield..