How To: New Wire-5 project (Bergeron)

[Robert Bergeron]

Need one of these for the generator control panel ( last picture ) .Similar to the C5 Canadian charging panel ( LWD picture credit for empty panel and Neil Ashley for the full one ) . I just need one switch with the white knob . Thanks .

[Robert Bergeron]

Pretty much completed the generator cabinet today . Fitted the original period correct Canadian military Onan 10 LS on the bottom and a Johnson Chorehorse on top . The Onan is going to power the Canadian No 19 High Power set with it’s 110 Volts .

[Robert Bergeron]

Here is the original in my other box . I am going to try to reproduce it . Now with an Onan 110 V generator and only one Chorehorse , there is going to be a disused circuit .

[Robert Bergeron]

Here is my repro . Nice three gang switch box with cover . I will paint it so it looks like the brass original .

[Robert Bergeron]

I got some nice originals from Harry Moon. Thanks Harry . Repaired them and voilà ! Good as new .

[Robert Bergeron]

Wireless unit remote unit holder on top of the spare tire box / well redone as per original .

[Robert Bergeron]

Nice tool lockers , one in each side . A good day . Below is a picture and dimensions of an original GM standard CMP tool locker : 16 high X 24 wide X 9 deep ( all inches ) .

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Here is the original in my other box . I am going to try to reproduce it . Now with an Onan 110 V generator and only one Chorehorse , there is going to be a disused circuit .

If it helps anyone, scans of the switchplate for selecting which charger is active and a caution plate for 110V 60Hz Ac are attached. Both plates are brass with black lettering. At first glance, the style of the lettering is very similar to that produced by the Leroy Lettering Guide system used by draftsmen for decades before computer-aided design and drafting came along. I'd have to set up the Leroy, make sample texts and compare to be sure.

The caution plate is simple brass sheet while the switch plate is very much the style of domestic switch cover plates. Links to current suppliers are below.
https://www.homehardware.ca/en/polis...late/p/3664680 (overall dimensions within 1/8" but not perfect)
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ame...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
I'm not sure how easy it would be get someone to engrave or etch the plate so you could then fill the letters. A description of etching your own plates can be found at https://www.gasenginemagazine.com/ga...ss-nameplates/ An option for filling the letters could be paint or lacquer, sanded level with the brass and then the brass polished again...
Another description - http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/ind...equipment.226/
There are also articles to be found from people who want to make their own printed circuit boards. Naturally, I expect anyone taking on a project using chemicals to make their own decisions regarding risk/reward and act accordingly. In other words if you acid burn yourself it is your fault and no-one else's