2022_01_18 Getting rid of the brick wall (pt2)

 2022_01_18  Buying masonite and wet bending it

(or what the hell is masonite?)

 

Masonite is not made in Australia anymore (I believe) But it is a much safer pressed sheet than what is currently available. As well it bends to shape when wet and dries out quickly, retaining its new shape.

Cuts easily with a jigsaw or as seen here with a router.

We then glued and nailed it to the brick piers and filled in the gaps using glue and clamps.

 OK so lets try and make a CHEAP CONTROL PANEL, that anybody can understand.

Found a $4 picture frame at REJECT Shop and disassembled it. 

Then cut out a piece of perspex to replace the glass and left the paper protector in place. I then drew out the schematic track  and marked out where the switches had to go (on paper) 

Next job was to transfer diagram to perspex and drill out the switch layout. I had some Tam Valley Octopus switches and decided to use them here, at Wanganella.

Here #7 push button, will change two motors.

Now I will disassemble the panel. Using lining tape on the back side, mark out the tracks. Spray the back black, and reassemble the panel. I think it should look good.

A bit disappointed that the switch for the slip would not fit and had to be dropped below. Might have to look at that again.  

Not same panel but strengthened it with screws and fixed in place like this.

Cheers

Rod