Making busbars (thanks Shavenblazer)

[tejcurrent 10+ year member]

I got some copper blocks from Shavenblazer on this forum, I'm using some blocks for fuse holders and other for distribution on the easiest battery to access near my amp (a XS D3100).

The amp I'm using needs 4 power inputs, so these blocks really help clean up the wiring:

Wasn't sure what forum to post in since this isn't a question, but I'm in bunches and it's electrical oriented.

Compared to the aluminum temporary busbars I made:

I think the measurements are 2 bars 3/4" thick x 1.5" wide x 1 foot, the other blocks are 1/2 inch x 3 inches wide x 6.75 inches.

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[tejcurrent 10+ year member]

My ghetto drill press! It's an old *** "drill press" that it just a spring loaded stand you can fasten a drill into. It took so long to get set up straight I didn't have time to drill more than 1 hole lol.

Drilled for battery terminal. I graphed my layout on graph paper first

May not be a great drill press, but it seems to get the job done well enough.

 

[tejcurrent 10+ year member]

Threading things- long story short I had the first tap break off in the copper 1/2 way through the first hole! Shit would not come out- I used every tool available to me (drill bits, easy outs, screw removers, torch) and ended up having to get a machine shop to remove the broken off tip. Once out I bought a new bit that worked well.

Work at night in the living room lol

Old vs the new, like 1/8 vs almost 1/2". And 4 places to attach wire vs 12 per side.

Need to hook up the other side and clean up my wiring. This will make a HUGE difference in how clean I can make things. Those wires connected at the moment just run from the front and to another battery- the other side of the block is for amp connections.

 

[AQHDC3 10+ year member]

Looks very good! Nice work man!

 

[tejcurrent 10+ year member]

Thanks, still lots of work and a build log for the equipment install coming up.