davidbenjamindix
- Feb 25, 2010
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I tried making a homemade solenoid. It's not working. I'm using 12V battery (2x 6V), a plastic pen tube with a nail for the core, and somewhat thick steel wire tightly wrapped around the outside of the pen tube. I'm not getting any magnetivity whatsoever. I think perhaps the wrap wire is too thick. ??? ..and/or should i try and find a metal core instead of plastic?