Re: RadioShack

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Original poster: "Tim by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <warpath-at-wtp-dot-net>

Hey Ted, Thanks for the info. I talked to my friend who has been in the
electronics bussiness for 60 years(an
original "coiler" by the way-he used static electricity for producing
bolts) and he has offered to get a variac
for about $75.00. He does bussiness with DIGIKEY and speaks highly of them
for supplies. I will check out your
source for the 28awg magnet wire. I believe that "coilers" have to be part
"junk collectors" and part
"detective" to do what we do. Well, my wife is home now so I have to go
"beg" for some money to buy these
supplies.Let's see-how do I justify making lightning bolts????????????????
Later, Tim

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>
>
> Tim:
> As much loyalty as I have to RS, they don't carry a great deal that is
> suited to the coiler  :(
> For example, I used two 5x7 boards because I had room. But the larger board
> from Digi-Key is easier to layout.
> Whewn I built my MMC, I did get the perf boards from RS. But we don't carry
> the metalized poly caps. I bought those from D&M High Voltage (.047/1600
> Seacors at the time). On the other hand I bought the one hundred 10Mohm,
> 1/2W resistors from radioshack-dot-com at 1 cent each.
> My MMC is at http://www.flash-dot-net/~ford29/tesla/mmc01.jpg
>
> And if you need a fan, buy it surplus (I bought mine from
> http://www.meci-dot-com) because RS is too expensive for those.
>
> RS leans, today, toward more consumer electronics than parts. and Consumer
> Electronics is hardly coiling.
>
> You will soon find that you develop a personal shopping list or resources.
> For example, many get their wire from motor shops. I prefer new stuff. I
> found Paramount Wire in East orange NJ (http://www.parawire-dot-com). I bought
> 3000 feet of #24 GREEN Formvar equalvalent covered for $30. they have a $25
> min. Nice stuff and my 2.7KW will be a part time Christmas tree <smile>.
> They have #28 too. Ask for Frank Amato and mention my name.
>
> Wood, PVC etc came from Home Depot and Lowes. The secondary tube came from a
> local supplier to farm irrigation needs.
>
> And so it goes
> One really decent radioshack item...our #8 wire. It is vinyl covered,
> extremely flexible and easy to connect and it comes red and black. Good
> primary hookup wire.
>
> As for a Variac...try eBay and perhaps other coilers know a source. I bought
> mine from Tandy Service (exclusive to employees). Its 10A and cost me $50
> new.
>
> Hope I've helped.
>
> Safety First
>
> Ted
>
> Subject: Re: RadioShack
>
> Original poster: "Tim by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
> <warpath-at-wtp-dot-net>
>
> Thanks Ted, I called the local RS here in Billings, MT and they didn't seem
> to care to want to try and help me
> in locating material for building the TC.They told me I should go to an
> electronics supply house. I
> specifically asked for a variac and was told they didn't carry them. I have
> taken Terry's advice and gone to
> DIGIKEY for the perf board($17.00) and I am going to ask Terry if he can
> supply the caps. I am still looking
> for a variac if you know where I might find one(preferably one that cost
> less than 1 leg and 2 arms).I am also
> trying to find the 28awg magnet wire for the secoundary. As a matter of
> fact, I am looking for everything(
> static spark gap material, high voltage wire, connectors,etc). So far,
> Digikey seems to carry most of the
> electrical stuff.  I appreciate all the help I can get though . All this is
> slowly starting to make sense and
> the more it makes sense the more excited I get to build it. I can see
> already that it is going to cost( I'll be
> begging to my wife alot) a good chunk of money. So, I definitely want to do
> it right the first time. Later, Tim
>
> Tesla list wrote:
>
> > Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>
> >
> > Tim: Just a quick note. I have been with RS for almost 20 years. If I can
> > assist with respect to locating a catalog item, let me know. BTW,
> > regrettably, RS does not sell larger than 5x7 perf board. But theyb are
> > inexpensive. To build Terry's NST filter, I had to use 2 boards...one for
> > each HV leg. It worked well but took a bit more room.
> > If you need a pictorial drawing, contact me off list.
> >
> > Safety First
> >
> > Ted
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > I have downloaded your pics about the protection circuit for my NST and I
> am
> > a
> > little unsure about where to start. I am not even sure what perf board is.
> > However,
> > I am going to make friends with the local Radio Shack and I will learn.