Re: topload (weight critical) for multi coil setup

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

I found a 12" sphere at the local Orchard Supply Hardware.. no vent hole in
this one, but the weight is remarkably light, and there is a polished seam.
The thing is pretty smooth.. not that I'd want to use it in a precision
optical system, but impressive, none the less, for the cost (except that OSH
won't sell them by themselves... you have to buy the orb support too..)

I wonder if they have a quantity discount.... I'll call on Monday and find
out.  For those list'ites who are into Van deGraaff generators and the like,
these are really nice, and actually available retail over the counter
(except at my local OSH...).  The various big box stores probably have them
(Home Depot, Kmart, etc.)

Same manufacturer..
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Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: topload (weight critical) for multi coil setup


> Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> It is 20 inches in dia. and weighs 6 pounds.  I assume the weight would
> extrapolate to smaller balls.  There is a 1/4 in vent hole drilled in the
> end and the metal looks about 0.015 inch thick.  Apparently, the two
halves
> were either stamped or spun and welded together.  Then it must have gone
> onto a big ball polisher.  There is a subtle seem.  It does not look
plated
> but rather solid stainless steel.  The metal seems very hard but I have
not
> dropped it yet to be sure ;-)
>
> It was drop shipped from Michael Gordon Ltd., 1030 N. Lake, Spokan
> Washington 99212.  When I ordered mine form Waterscapes (real nice
people),
> it was back ordered so it took three weeks to get here.  Judging from the
> box, I would say it is made overseas since it does not have US container
> quality stamps on the box and the cardboard is not USA pulp (I wish I
> didn't know how to notice things like that :-)).  It is extremely nice!  I
> shudder to think what a machine shop would charge :-))  Easily worth every
> penny.  I see they are still only $130.  :-))
>
> Cheers,
>
> Terry
>