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

["Peter Terren" <pterren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi James
For my Modern Thinker display I used builders foil.
http://tesladownunder.com/ModernThinker.htm
I am NOT recommending you do this.
To do a school display without being in full control of the HV and without 
public liability insurance is not something I would do, so I cannot 
recommend it for others. Also, I can't take responsibility for your 
construction of such a suit. Particularly of the face piece which is where 
it is critical, since the facepiece cannot be foil so a join is required.

Peter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Hutton" <b-u-r-t-o-n-boy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "tesla help" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 2:38 AM
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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