Re: Some wisdome needed!

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

Hi Cody,

I would highly recommend going to richieburnett's web site and read his in
depth writeup on the theory of TC's.  Next I would become aquinted with
JAVATC (link is on home page of TCML (also don't forget to read the safety
writeup located there as well).

Take care,
Gerry R

 > Original poster: Cody Carse <cac619-at-earthlink-dot-net>
 >
 > Hello my name is Cody, I am new to the tesla list. I am currently studying
 > Electronics Engineering Technology and I am wanting to make a tesla coil.
 > My buddy is giving me a NST rated at 15kV -at- 30mV. I really dont know where
 > to start. I have looked at the minikatz coil and I like the design. Where
 > would I find caps suitable for tesla work? My buddy says to make my own. I
 > would really like to find manufactured ones if it wouldnt be too much
 > money. I have about $100 to make the coil and can probably get building
 > materials like pvc and plywood for free. Also I have all the tools I need
 > to make it. I have tried looking through the archives but it is very
 > overwhelming, alot of info that I don't yet fully understand. Any
 > information will be greatly appreciated. THANKS
 >
 >
 >
Cody
 >
 >