Greetings, Still very pricy! You have apparently mistaken the prices listed as for the entire 10 foot length. Actually, this is the price per foot when buying...
Ya, after looking at it again I figured that was the case, too bad. The question remains, is Clear PVC a better insulator & easier to machine than Plexiglass....
Checked out Ryanherco as suggested and at first it looked like a 10' length cost $52.93.....too good to be true! Another part of the website was much more...
I just wanted to get some advice from the group on the best way to machine Plexiglass. What type of saw is best, how best to finish the edges, how to prevent...
Hi Paul & list: I have done a lot with plexi lately as you can see in the pictures of my original and also the latest roller supports. Ruined a lot of stuff...
Thanks for the great information Dick, it will be very helpful I'm sure! I read somewhere that you can also heat plexiglass and bend it to a shape you want,...
Paul: I have played with that a bit but have not had the need to get serious about it. I tried using a heat gun that I use for heat shrink tubing. It worked...
Don't use alcohol on plexiglas! It will cause cracking. Weldon is great stuff, you can also find it wherever architecture students congregate, they build lots...
Jon: Thanks for the heads up. I'll stick with water. Dick ... students congregate, they build lots of little models and plexi is a common building material....
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Hi, Lyonel! Welcome to the VDG Forum! My name is Harold (Hal) Pollner. I'm 68 years old and I was the first member of the Forum when it began. You may find my...
... first member ... Graaff generator ... performance. ... Wimshurst), ... interesting! ... output. The ... column and 10" off ... discharges are ... Hi Hal...
Hi Lyonel: Welcome to the group. I am a retired electrical engineer having worked for Raytheon Company for close to 40 years. For the past 10 years I have been...
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1 )A few tips on your Van de Graaff projects. Belt speed around 50-70 ft./sec provides a good output with adequate charging current. Remember to be sure to...
Hi Everyone: Very good guidelines for those contemplating or actively engaged in designing and building a VDG. I am in the testing phase of my second VDG....
The # biggest # problem with a Van de Graaff is leakage back down the support column.Would advise using PVC for the tube. Clean the PVC thoroughly with...
Hi Hal & all others: When I build the Bonetti I will welcome all the help I can get from experienced guys like you. I have no desire to re-invent the wheel ...
Dear Dr. Baum: Your comments so far have been very helpful and, in addition, very thought provoking. I hope you might take the time to comment on the following...
DICK: I am honored and excited that you're considering a Bonetti! I'll look forward to your entry into the project! I have completed the superstructure on...
Paul & other Graaffers: Thanks for your interest in my Bonetti Machine! So far, the appearance of my machine is rather nondescript, consisting only of the...
Hi everyone: I have posted 4 new pictures, 27, 28, 29 & 30 showing progress to date. #27 is the short (no voltage) version with a 1 foot piece of PVC pipe as...
Hal: snap crackle and POP I will not give up on the neoprene. I just need a short breather from this project for a couple of days so my head can clear....too...
... Yes you can use PVC rods ou 2 perspex stands rather than pipe to support the terminal. You could attract very long bright discharges down the columns. I...
... You ... On the subject of "convulsive" belts: I have always been plagued by my belts sticking together, especially true with stretchy material like latex....
