I've seen several threads with pictures of fuse blocks mounted to panels that swing down underneath the copilot side of the panel. It seems that the best designs are hinged on the subpanel & use a camlock or similar at the bottom of the instrument panel.
As a non-builder, I'd like to get some tips from the group on the details of fabricating & installing such a fuse panel.
Some questions that come to mind:
- What thickness aluminum should be used for the base plate?
- What size piano hinge? attached with rivets or screws/bolts?
- What type quick-release fastener at the front, and how are these installed? I believe some require special installation tools?
- Any other helpful fabrication details I didn't know enough to ask about?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
As a non-builder, I'd like to get some tips from the group on the details of fabricating & installing such a fuse panel.
Some questions that come to mind:
- What thickness aluminum should be used for the base plate?
- What size piano hinge? attached with rivets or screws/bolts?
- What type quick-release fastener at the front, and how are these installed? I believe some require special installation tools?
- Any other helpful fabrication details I didn't know enough to ask about?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.