Van Der Graaf Generator with no discharge wand

[nmsurobert]

I came across a three Van Der Graaf generators in a closet here where I work. None of them have the discharge wand. Does anyone have any DIYs for a wand?

 

[nmsurobert]

I used an alligator clip, a wooden stick, and a ball of aluminum foil and it seems to do the trick.

 

[anorlunda]

I came across a three Van Der Graaf generators in a closet here where I work.

What fun. I wish I had a closet like that. But some of my co-workers found a V2 rocket in the bushes, but of course it was not in usable condition.