The Turn Of The Century Electrotherapy Museum
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 Micrometer Spark Gap for Tesla Coils
(When 1/1000th of an inch accuracy isn't enough)

10,000th of an inch and beyond!

Brass, Phosphor Bronze, Tungsten, and Hardened Chromed Steel!

Brass Barrel, 1/2" Ball Bearing, Spring, Tungsten Contact, 5/16-40 Conical Adjusting Screw, Bearing Contact Mount, End Pieces


Several variations, one with theoretical 1/1,000,000th of an inch accuracy (.000001")


Concept Rendering

See-Through View

Note position of cone with respect to ball bearing

Cone is now raised and ball is retracted

Cross Section