Figure 111 shows a battery turntable which is very convenient when painting cases, lead burning, etc.
TOOLS FOR GENERAL WORK
Most of the articles in this list require no explanation. Some of them, however, are of special construction.
Separator Cutter. Some battery supply houses sell special separator cutters, but a large size photograph trimmer is entirely satisfactory.
Fig. 112. Plate Press for Pressing Swollen,
Bulged Negatives (After Plates Have Been Fully
Charged)
Fig. 113. Inserting Plate Press Boards Between
Negatives Preparatory to Pressing
Plate Press. Figure 112 shows a special plate press in which the plates are pressed between wooden jaws. No iron can come into contact with the plates. This is a very important feature, since iron in solution causes a battery to lose its charge very quickly. This press is made of heavy hardwood timbers, and may be set on a bench or mounted on the wall. A set of lead coated troughs carry away the acid which is squeezed from the plates.
