Some wisdome needed!

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Original poster: Cody Carse <cac619-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

Hello my name is Cody, I am new to the tesla list. I am currently studying 
Electronics Engineering Technology and I am wanting to make a tesla coil. 
My buddy is giving me a NST rated at 15kV -at- 30mV. I really dont know where 
to start. I have looked at the minikatz coil and I like the design. Where 
would I find caps suitable for tesla work? My buddy says to make my own. I 
would really like to find manufactured ones if it wouldnt be too much 
money. I have about $100 to make the coil and can probably get building 
materials like pvc and plywood for free. Also I have all the tools I need 
to make it. I have tried looking through the archives but it is very 
overwhelming, alot of info that I don't yet fully understand. Any 
information will be greatly appreciated. THANKS


                                                                                                                      Cody