Pardon me! your post got missed. Now I have seen that circuit. It's an easy one. I shall (IA) go for it and let you know when completed.Yes it is part of the transformer as stated at the beginning of the article.
"The transformer uses a second winding to power the LM317"
This circuit is not what we have suggested and is designed to produce 15 amps.
You stated you required 3 amps.
What was wrong with the circuit I linked to that offers up to 4.5?
Thank you