Started to get into solenoid making and I needed a way of counting my wire wraps. If you are in the situation you can read my new blog adventures where I give you the answers to the problem.

http://jasonwelsh.blogspot.com/2014/01/coil-winder-using-arduino-to-count.html

You will need
1/4-20 x 4in
Glue ( of Super)

And a Spool Of this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082CUR1K/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For a preview of it in action go here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHzEOLx_vcI&feature=youtu.be