Original 1913 KW Coil Box

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Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by Original Smith » Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:38 pm

There is a discussion on an aftermarket KW Switch today. Here are some photos of an authentic original KW Box that I've had for years, and started restoring it a month ago, with Randall Andersons guidance. I've rebuilt a half dozen of them over the years, but have never refinished one. I used Minwax Helmsman spar varnish, and put 5 coats on it, sanding each coat as I progressed. Enjoy the photos!
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Right K-W.JPG
Left Side K-W.JPG
Back Side K-W.JPG
KW Box w coils.JPG
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Re: Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by Original Smith » Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:41 pm

I guess I can only post so many photos at a time, so here is two more.
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Re: Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by Darin Hull » Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:52 pm

Beautiful work, sir! Thank you for sharing... it’s basically a work of art 100+ years down the road.

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Re: Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by Rich Bingham » Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:56 pm

It would be fun and inexpensive to have reproductions of that label of instruction pasted inside the box lid. Is there any interest ?
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Re: Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by R.V.Anderson » Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:05 pm

Matter of fact, yes; I've been working on it awhile. Will reproduce them when it is as close to perfect as I can get it.
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Re: Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by James_Lyons-WV » Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:01 pm

Larry... Great work!
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Re: Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Post by Brent Mize » Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:59 am

Larry, your switch looks great as does the rest of the box.
Great job!
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