THE WIMSHURST INFLUENCE MACHINE
Photography by Jake von Slatt
SPARKS IN YOUR PARLOR
When assembling a proper laboratory, the gentleman or lady experimenter should be sure to include a Wimshurst electrostatic generating machine. This device will serve tirelessly in investigations into the field of natural philosophy, and provide interesting parlor games such as the “electric kiss.” Herein we will demonstrate the construction of such a spectacular device, with materials easily acquired from your local home center and hardware store. ...
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