March 13, 2007 - Battery Box

This single picture represents quite a bit of work!  Per the drawings, I drilled the eight 2 inch holes in the battery box to reduce weight.  The battery box is made of steel, though, so it took awhile to accomplish.  I did it using the drill press and a 2" hole cutter bit from the local hardware store.  Not hard, just time consuming.   Deburring the holes was time-consuming as well.  The needle file was the most effective tool for that job. 

Next I drilled the side brackets to the battery box.  I still have dimpling and countersinking to do.  I'm worried about dulling my countersink bit on the steel. 

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