t2083ib Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Can anyone tell me more info on this old wooden fuse box? Are these rare. Have never seen one and cannot seem to get much info off internet. Weird I think, but looking for help. thanks Click to Enlarge 42.17 KB Click to Enlarge 34.5 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Are those white things under the metal brackets porcelain or asbestos? Those metal brackets look like cartridge fuse holders. Take more good pics, and post them. I'd like to see more, particularly the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yeah, Cartridge fuse holder. It looks to me like it's something one might use to set up a portable electrical grid like you might see at a construction site, circus, county fair, tent revival, etc.. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I have no idea what it is, but I want one. Could you please post more pictures of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Are those white things under the metal brackets porcelain or asbestos? Those metal brackets look like cartridge fuse holders. Take more good pics, and post them. I'd like to see more, particularly the other side. The open panel and sides are lined with asbestos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 You're not too far from Flint; take it over and as the Genessee County Historical Society what they think. No, wait.......just sell it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Come on youse guys. This is in my territory and I should get first crack at it. I think it is a panel used for portable electrics; maybe circus, tent meetings etc. I am serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I think you're right. It's similar in design to stuff I see the movie and video guys use when they're setting up and shooting locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2083ib Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Box is 16 x 8 x 6, weighs 27lbs, each side is identical and holds 6 fuses each. Not sure if the base of the fuse location is porcelain or asbestos. My guess is porcelain. Do not know what asbestos looks like. Back plating looks like Brass??? Both sides are identical in looks, operation and capacity. All the edges on the outside are set with heavy metal corners. Posting more pics. How do I contact some of you? I think I would sell it. thanks ingrid Download Attachment: DSC01366.JPG 116.99 KB Download Attachment: DSC01365.JPG 36.18 KB Download Attachment: DSC01367.JPG 41.78 KB Download Attachment: DSC01369.JPG 95 KB Download Attachment: DSC01363.JPG 127.68 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 If Katen doesn't want it, I probably do (depending on price) it'd be worth owning just to run a few wires from it to an oak chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 I was thinking the exact same thing. That'd be one freaky ottoman[:-bulb] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 How do I contact some of you? I think I would sell it. thanks ingrid Just hit the the posters name, it'll pull up a their profile and in the upper left there's a link for email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 If Katen doesn't want it, I probably do (depending on price) it'd be worth owning just to run a few wires from it to an oak chair. You want to make a faux electric chair? You are one sick puppy! Does sound cool, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegraham Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I ran across one of these too and was wondering of anyone had more info? Is it rare and what's it worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I ran across one of these too and was wondering of anyone had more info? Is it rare and what's it worth? I'll pay you a dollar for it, so it's worth at least a dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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