Fuse Covers, New pic's of finished version Options

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First; thanks to Joe Sharpe and Saun Malloy for the effort to provide me with a panel, with which to practice. Second; fuses are placed at random and are not emblematic of a correct installation. Thirdly; this item is for CSOB's and not Pebble Beach. That being said, here is the first attempt. My goal is to provide you with info on "how to" make one of these in a few min's with materials that are free (already in your inventory) or quite cheap and the instructions to do so. Also, I want to develope two different methods for forming these. One using a heat gun and the other using your oven (in case you don't own a heat gun). I haven't got all the details down for the oven method complete but hope to have that completed in the next week. You will see that I have drilled 2 holes in the board 11mm apart to secure it. This spacing is used so you can use the existing 2 screws holding the fuse block if you don't want to drill your board. Either way, you will need a screwdriver to remove it in order to R&R a fuse. I'm pretty sure most of us carry a screwdriver in our 914, anyway. Will update this in the next few days.

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So here are a few shots of a finished cover. The jig is working so next is to make a few in Lexan (polycarbonate), as this might be more available. Also, want to try a 1/16" version. If 1/16" proves strong enough I will continue with the oven method. May take a few more days of tinkering. More pic's w/ jig (fancy word for wood blocks) later.

Front view. Piece was narrowed and is now tucked inside:


Underside. If you look closely you can see how the piece tucks in and below:


End view. Close up: