Uploaded June 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How to make capacitors for a Tesla coil, a mini/small spark gap Tesla coil in this case. These are also commonly called Leyden jars.

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See also:

How to Make Tesla Coil - Small Spark Gap Tesla Coil
youtube.com/watch?v=0SaEPW_iMF8&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmfXxstlxuJgRE9bOGobEVu

How to Make Spiral Primary Coil for Tesla Coil (Small SGTC)
youtube.com/watch?v=UWVUEIhpF6w&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmfXxstlxuJgRE9bOGobEVu

How to Make Capacitors - Low Voltage Homemade/DIY Capacitors
youtube.com/watch?v=GveI9gXIsHw&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmfXxstlxuJgRE9bOGobEVu

How to Make Capacitors - High Voltage Homemade/DIY Capacitors
youtube.com/watch?v=MPD7skZ8OSo&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmfXxstlxuJgRE9bOGobEVu

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