[Boatanchors] Off Topic: Leyden Jars

[J. Forster]

You can get electrically conductive glues. I'd try aluminum solder first. It's
usually available at hardware stores. Note the flux is quite corrosive and the
fumes may contain cadmium, so follow directions & heed warnings.

Have fun,
-John

Ron Hunsicker wrote:

> Ladies and Gentlemen:
>
> I'm building a Leyden jar using good old Alcoa aluminum foil for the plates.
>
> What's a simple way to bond sheets of aluminum foil together electrically?
>
> I thought that Shoe Goo will be adequate to attach the foil to the sides
> of the garbage pail (Did I mention that the core of the jar is a typical
> residential trash can?).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron Hunsicker
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