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Now that I have my mid sized Tesla coil working with 3 feet averaging and some over 4 feet using 2 15kv 60mA NSTs... I would like to focus on building a bigger Toroid top load. Currently I'm using 6" dryer ducting with foil pizza pans in the middle. As most dryer ducting designs go, it's not "smooth" and I get a lot of side sparks. I'm thinking if I can build one with 8" dryer ducting or larger and figure out a way to make it smooth it should create less but longer thicker sparks. What are coilers doing about this problem? I'm not going to spend $400+ for a machined one that's smaller. I'm limited on tools with a hacksaw and electric drill for the moment. If dryer ducting is to be used, what are you guys using to join the ends together (just tape)? Thanks, Tim _______________________________________________ Tesla mailing list Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla