text: how do you construct a non-lethal tesla coil ? something that can be used in a science fair.? i would like to build something that is not lethal and that i can get shocked with and not kill me. is that possible ? and if so how ? look at this for construction detail http://www.physics.gla.ac.uk/~kskeldon/pubsci/exhibits/e8/ and read this for safety considerations http://www.pupman.com/safety.htm