Re: New Coil!

To: tesla-at-grendel.objinc-dot-com
Subject: Re: New Coil!
From: richard.quick-at-slug-dot-org (Richard Quick)
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 02:40:00 GMT
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On the search for copper sheet for a ground terminal on Tesla
coil secondaries...

 > You might also find copper sheeting at a local roofing or      
 > aluminum siding company. It is used occasionally for antiquing 
 > effects in some architectural applications.

> Good idea, but this too is a special order type of thing here.
> Stan Harle

Go back to the plumbing supply. Get a three inch long section of 
1-1/2 inch diameter (or similar) copper pipe. Just have them toss
you a scrap or something. Cut or split the section of pipe open
and peen it into the proper shape with a light hammer. It should
work just fine.

Richard Quick





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