Wimshurst

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In developing this particular project, I was careful to source material only from my local home center and hardware stores. The one item I was not able tofind locally was the pair of large O-rings that I used for the drive belts. Sources for these are provided at the end of this bill of materials. In addition, you may not be able to find the exacthardware that I've used but there are many similar components and you should have little difficulty in finding alternatives.

Fluorescent Lamp Protector Sleeve – used to make the two Leyden jars.Staircase Balusters – these will be the supports for the rotating disks.

1/8" Bronze Brazing Rod – will be used to fabricate all of the conductors. If you can't find this at your local hardware storelook for a welding supply shop, they are sold by the pound and are incredibly useful for many things even if you don't own an oxyacetylene torch.

Fiberglass Driveway Marker Rod – Make sure it'sround and 5/16" in diameter; these will be the shafts and insulated supports.

3/8" OD Thin Wall Brass Tubing – one 3' section.

Knick-Knack Shelf Kit – approximately 24" by 6". You can use any ¾"board you desire, the shelf included has a nice rail that will add to the overall look of the project.

Inline Skate Replacement Wheels – Quantity 2.

Lamp Parts – You will need a selection of lampparts which may vary depending on what is available at your particular store. Pictured here are pull chains, finials, and ball nuts used to make parts of the charge collector combs and dischargeelectrodes. Also pictured are cabinet knobs which were not used in this project but would make good alternatives. See the charge collector construction step for details.

1" Copper Pipe Hangers – Theseyou'll find in the plumbing section, they are copper plated steel.

Solder wick (not pictured) – for the neutralizing brushes, you might have to visit Radio Shack for this.

Rubber feet –...