WS-19 battery boxes

[Johnny Canuck]

Originally Posted by Tim Bell

Does that include all the metal bracing, hinges and power socket?

Tim

I don't think the wooden boxes have a power outlet or plug, the ones I have, have notches for wires to pass through.
Finding the hardware is the issue.
Templates for the lettering and the wax finish are not too big a hurdle.

Re:$50ea perhaps Ikea carries them.

Geoff

[Ron Pier]

Mine have sockets. Here is one of the drawings I have and an original picture. Far more to these than you would think.

Ron

[Ron Pier]

I have no agenda with this......it's simply a discussion. $200CND is about £120. The hardware produced by a professional would probably double that figure. That's why these things are best done in batches. The hardware includes:- The sliding lifting handles, hinges, metal strip round edges to protect the mortice joints, socket and plate and lid catch.
These pictures and full set of drawings were supplied to me years ago by another forum member and I'm happy to share them with others. Ron

[Neil Ashley]

The plugs will be Niphan products who still manufacture so may still be available.

In my war-time Canadian Chorehorse Manual I note that a cable with a plug on the end is supplied presumably for these boxes.

The post war metal type introduced during the 1950's are quite common in the UK but not the wooden boxes.