13 thoughts on “ A Tiny Jacob’s Ladder You Can Build At Home ” Per Jensen says: August 29, 2020 at 4:03 pm NPN triode :D. Report comment. Reply. Tom Li says: ...

The science behind a Jacob’s Ladder is simple: ... Tools: Screwdriver; Soldering iron; Materials: 9,000- to 15,000-volt neon-sign transformer; Three-position terminal strip; No. 10 terminal screws; ...

Honestly, once you have high voltage, making a Jacob’s ladder is pretty simple. [Paul] used a cheap plastic box, some coat hanger wire, and some stainless steel bolts.