Battery Holder
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Version 0.03
Copyright 1997-2003 David Dienhart All Rights Reserved.
Release Date: 11-25-2003
http://www.dienhart.com
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Disclaimer 0.02
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- This plan is provided on an "As Is" Basis, without Warranty
of any kind, either expressed or implied. Including, Without Limitation,
Warranties that the plans are free of defects, Merchantable, Fit for
a particular purpose, or non-infringing. The entire risk to the quality
and performance of the product is up to you.
- As Always, wear the proper safety equipment and use the right tool
for the job.
- These plans are merely a guideline for a project. Although safety
my first priority in any project, I may not always mention what safety
precautions to take. It is your responsibility to take the proper safety
precautions. Dienhart.com personnel and its affiliates will not be held
responsible for any unsafe acts.
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Files
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- Battery_Holder.html - This File - Instructions
- Battery_Holder_0-03_Stencil.png - Template for hole layout.
- Battery_Holder_Back_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_Front_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_Left_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_Right_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_NE_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_NW_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_SE_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_SW_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
- Battery_Holder_Top_0-03.png - Reference Drawing
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Tools
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- Drill (Preferably a drill press)
- 5/8" Wood Boring Bit
- 1" Wood Boring Bit
- Jig Saw
- Punch (Preferably a Spring Loaded Center Punch)
- Clamp to hold wood while drilling and cutting.
- Straight Edge
- Pencil
- Fine Sandpaper
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Materials
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- 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 9" piece of wood (scrap 2x4 will
do just fine)
- 1/2" x 3-1/2" x 9" piece of wood (scrap plywood will
do just fine)
- A few wire Brads
- Elmers wood Glue
- Optional: Stain and Clear Coat to give it a more finished look.
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Description
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| Battery Holder Designed to hold 22 batteries. Holds 12 AA or AAA, 4 C
Cell, 4 D Cell, and 2 9V. |
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Setup
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- Print These instructions and Battery_Holder_0-03_Stencil.png.
- Gather your tools.
- Read Notes Section before starting this project, as there are actually
two possible ways to build this holder.
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Instructions
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- Line the stencil up on your piece of 2x4 and mark the center of each
X crossing the battery holes and corner holes with your center punch.
- Clamp the 2x4 to a piece of scrap wood
- Drill all the way through the 2x4 C holes and Corner holes with your
1" Wood Boring Bit.
- Drill all the way through the 2x4 AA holes with your 5/8" Wood
Boring Bit.
- Mark the lines connecting the outer edges of the Corner Holes using
your pencil and Straight Edge.
- Clamp the 2x4 down with the bottom edge with the Corner Holes exposed
on both top and bottom.
- With your Jig Saw, cut along the line connecting the outer edges of
the Corner Holes.
- Sand around the edges of all of the holes to clean up the edges. Pay
particular attention to the large hole for the D Cell Batteries.
- Line up the 1/2 inch plywood on the bottom edge of the 2x4. Tap the
wire brads almost through the 1/2 inch plywood.
- Apply Wood Glue to the bottom edge of the 2x4
- Line 1/2" plywood up and finish tapping the nails through.
- Wipe any excess glue away
- Lightly sand the battery holder.
- Wipe the battery holder with a damp cloth to remove any remaining
sawdust.
- Stain
- Clear Coat
- Apply rubber feet to bottom (~1/2" away from the edges)
- Done
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Notes
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- There are two ways to make the holder. I made my first ones with a
hand drill so I drilled all the way through the 2x4 and tacked a piece
of 1/2 inch thick wood to the bottom with a bit of Elmers and a couple
of wire brads. This is the method my instructions cover.
- Later I got a drill press and set the depth to 1-1/4, leaving a 1/4
inch at the bottom. To finish the area that the 9V and D Batteries go,
I used a clamp and my router.
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History
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0.03 (11-25-2003)
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