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Re: [TCML] spark gap construction - using PPE polypropylene
I cut mine on my table saw, then clean up the edges with a file and finish with a heat gun to melt down the remaining fuzz. Works fine.
Mike
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>From: "Ryckmans, Thomas" <Thomas.Ryckmans@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Apr 14, 2008 7:59 AM
>To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [TCML] spark gap construction - using PPE polypropylene
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>Hello,
>
>I am now constructing the Terry Filter and the spark gap, using chopping
>board made from PPE (polypropylene). Has anyone got recommendation for
>cutting it? I have a big table saw but it may not be suitable as it is
>design "for ligneous material" aka wood and chipboard. Also I am quite
>clumsy (and broke a finger recently) so hand sawing is likely to give a
>very botched job.
>
>Many thanks
>
>Thomas
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