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| DavesWimshurst:
Hi, I'm an exhibit designer/builder/repairman for a smallscience museum in Aurora Illinois. I have been making models gadgets and scrap parts since high school in the mid 60's. I thought I'd show some pics as an intro A triplex sectorless Wimshurst machine with 18 inch disks :zap: :bugeye: some engines an LTD Stirling engine South Bend heavy 10 lathe with overhead drive to milling spindle Closeup showing simple indexing Bling free ball turning tool I will try vids later Dave |
| ja2on:
hello and welcome :wave: that is an impressive ball turner you have there it looks enormous :dremel: i had to google Wimshurst machine :scratch: |
| DavesWimshurst:
Jason, High voltage leaks off from sharp curves rapidly. If I recall correctly this Wimshurst uses 2.5 inch balls. I've made balls of 3.1 inch dia for another machine A video Dave |
| usn ret:
Welcome, some very nice gizmos and gadgetry. You are definitely a rooooky. Cliff :coffee: |
| Brass_Machine:
Hey Dave! About time you came out and posted. Welcome to the collective :borg: Very neat stuff. Whats a Wimshurst? Eric |
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