Re: Update

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Original poster: "Harold Weiss" <hweiss-at-new.rr-dot-com> 

Hi All,

I also remember reading something about screws in wood heating up and
becoming a fire hazard on large coils.  It was due to eddy currents in the
screw.  I also make glued and pegged wood bases.  I only use metal when
needed for strength or electrical connections.

David E Weiss


 > Original poster: "john cooper" <tesla-at-tesla-coil-dot-com>
 >
 > As a rule of thumb, while constructing a Tesla Coil, I use no metal
 > whatsoever that isn't absolutely required by the TC circuitry.  That
 > eliminates a source of arcing problems and the like.  That generally
 > translates into:  nylon bolts, dowels, biscuits, wood glue and zip ties.
 >
 >