Re: RadioShack

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Original poster: "Hans Scholze by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <hanscs-at-eagle.ptialaska-dot-net>

Ted, 

I am going to have to dissagree.  Talking like that will
scare off people with little money (like me).  I built my
first coil for nothing. Ok, maybe I bought a few rolls of
electrical tape but other than that all the parts were
either salvaged or laying around the house.  It was built in
a cardboard box with saltwater caps, a static gap, OBIT
power, 12 ga. primary, and a secondary wound with wire from
a scrapped solenoid.  I only managed 6-8 inch sparks, but it
was a great starting point.

Hans

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>
> 
> Tim:
> First, good luck on the Variac. Be sure it can handle enough current for
> your planned coil and have a margin of error.
> 
> Let me let you and the others on the list in on a secret. Coiling isn't
> cheap!!!
> When I "did the math" and initially invested $100 for a 4 foot length of 6"
> diameter Plexiglas and end disks, I knew I was making a commitment. I just
> had no idea of how much of one. Today I use PVC. Much cheaper.
> 
> By the time I got through buying all the stuff (and I have all the receipts)
> I had spent over $450!
> 
> Now that includes all new stuff like $140 plus shipping for a 15/60
> Allanson. Even brand new HD Line cords. I spared no expense. I learned!
> But the plywood, the copper tubes, the flex duct, 100 caps, and the Variac
> and so on. It adds up believe me!
> 
> I frankly envy many on the list who manage to convince a local merchant that
> they are needy and in return they walk away with great coiling goodies at no
> charge. My hat is off to such people.
> So, prepare your spouse for the budget dent and have fun...but be careful.
> 
> Safety First
> 
> Ted