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The Wimshurst machine
« on: November 13, 2021, 11:04:40 am »
Bought a Wimshurst machine, very cool so also made a Ben Franklin bell house which he actually had in his house.
If a storm was nearby the bells would sound, if lightening hit the lightening rod it would jump between the bells and light the whole room up.








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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2021, 11:07:52 am »
These are so cool!

Been wanting one for the last decade as an accessory, but their usual pricetags has always kept my urge at bay 8)
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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2021, 11:16:28 am »
This one was about 130 bucks.  :)

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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2021, 01:03:19 pm »
Couldn´t get the Franklin Bell House movie to open before, but seing it now...

WOW!!! That is SOOO cool!
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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2021, 07:45:53 pm »
I hope that you don’t mind me adding my example here as well?


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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2021, 04:30:42 am »
Thanks for showing the videos.
I can only agree with Jan: just cool!😊
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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2021, 06:09:33 am »
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I hope that you don’t mind me adding my example here as well?

Not at all enjoyed your video thanks for posting it.  :)
Thanks Damnfmaschine.  :)

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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2021, 06:10:47 am »
Very nice displays!
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Re: The Wimshurst machine
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2021, 08:29:40 am »
Very nice displays!

Thanks much appreciated  :)