Re: Skycraft Surplus

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Original poster: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

At 08:36 PM 1/4/2006, you wrote:
> Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>
>
> I'll be visiting Disney World in Orlando with the kiddies in a couple
> weeks.  The last time I was there was about 7 years ago, and I had also
> visited a place called Skycraft Surplus, in Winter Park, FL, near
> Orlando.

Maybe you'll be able to find the Tesla coils that were used in the 
"Alien Encounter" attraction at WDW.  The attraction's been closed 
for about 2 years now.  Funky looking toploads (at least when I saw 
it before opening in the mid 90s) but otherwise, nice looking coils 
and controllers.


>   Can anyone make a recommendation yea or nay, as to whether
> it's worthwhile?  I don't expect to come out with NST's or MMC caps,
> (truth is, I don't actually need anything) but I do enjoy a good
> dumpster dive through interesting junque.  Just wondering if it's
> changed since I was there last.
>
> Thanks, Gary Lau
> MA, USA