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Re: spark gap/ primary coil



Original poster: "david baehr" <dfb25@xxxxxxxxxxx>


I just use a 3/8" -1/2" wide peice of brass shim stock, wrap it around & clamp the two ends together between the jaws of my connector, an arc welder electrode holder......


From:  "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
To:  tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject:  Re: spark gap/ primary coil
Date:  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:33:09 -0700
>Original poster: Esondrmn@xxxxxxx
>
>In a message dated 2/22/2006 3:22:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>Original poster: Just Justin <rocketfuel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>On the subject of 1/4" copper tubing, I wonder if any here have
>recommendations for a good moveable clamp that fits the 1/4" tube
>well?  My current clamp has some steel in it and tends to get
>a bit too hot to touch after just a little while ;)
>
>Justin
>
>Justin,
>
>My clamps utilize a short piece of copper tubing, like 1/2" long,
>cut into two pieces lengthwise.  These two pieces are then opened up
>so they fit over the outside of the primary tubing.  Then find a
>suitable spring loaded clip and file out a space for these two
>pieces to fit in crosswise and solder them in place.
>
>Ed Sonderman
>
>