Re: [TCML] constructing a metal suit "ideas"

[Clive Penfold <clivepenfold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Knitted wire mesh is available tho I don't know if large sizes are available. 
See here for an example of what is available in the UK
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/cable-sleeving-tape/2649203/
Perhaps you could persuade someone who is keen on knitting to make one up during 
the winter evenings. You would probably need to wear something thick underneath 
to keep the sparks well away from the skin and wear a mesh or chicken wire 
helmet like these guys  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdrqdW4Miao

Clive




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From: James Hutton <b-u-r-t-o-n-boy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tesla help <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent:Thursday, 1 September, 2011 19:38:46
Subject: [TCML] constructing a metal suit "ideas"


wow. I have posted A LOT of questions lately... i guess thats what happens when 
you finish your summer job a week before school and have nothing to do all 
day...
I am wanting to enter a tesla coil into a science fair. (basef) After thinking 
for a while, I think I have come up with a good "problem" (or excuse for using a 
tesla coil in a science fair :P)"Is it possible to create a lightning-proof 
suit"... that way, I get the excuse of making an impressive coil and using 
lightning simulation to test my suit.
I've been doing a bunch of research on metal suits, (and asked about metal paint 
on a morph suit... I guess not...).I have seen lots of clunky big looking things 
and I dont really like the look of those.I came across this video: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aDt7loyEfUThat is exactly what I would want. 
Something that fits closely to the body and is smooth looking.I'm assuming they 
are using chain-mail in the video... but I have looked everywhere, and I cannot 
find full body suits. Not even all the parts to put one together (i.e. gloves, 
shoes etc..)Most likely those are custom-made and expensive...
So i guess I'm just looking for the cheapest, but most reliable way to make a 
full body suit. Some other things that might work is using screen door mesh. but 
I dont know if that will give me enough protection. (maybe with more layers?)or 
maybe even simple clothes wrapped nicely with aluminum tape.
Since this is a science fair, I want the suit to look professional aswell.
Does anyone have any tips, other ideas, or input?thanks!
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