Porcelain fuse block, completed

January 25, 2016
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I finished the porcelain fuse block by adding the knife switch and two fuses. The fuses are made from brass and silver watch parts (painted) and two clear plastic discs. The switch doesn't pivot; it's glued in place. I mixed some brown paint with Americana Staining Medium to age the assembly.

I drilled holes through the wall to insert tubes to the exterior. I'll address the exterior electrical portion later.

I glued the box to the wall and then added two brass nails clipped short to fit. The bottom screw holes disintegrated when I drilled the larger holes, but you won't see this once the final cording is in place.

I chose to mount the fuse block higher than I had it in initial map. From what I've read, it was difficult not to shock yourself (i.e., electrocute yourself) when throwing the switch. I figured it would be best to keep it in a place where nothing would lean on it by accident, something like a metal rake.