want to use 12v batt case to house 30 plate cell-feasable?

[jikwan]

im considering starting new topic:  new analasis of dingle system
it merits some attention

[Dr.Greenthumb]

wtf? were you copying my cell drawings in school!!?!? i had the same idea! i swear!  actually i have a motorcycle battery that i cut half the top off just to see what was inside.i was planing on using it for a test case.

[Bulbz]

if im not mistaken-dingle's cell housing was 12v batt case
for me to do a good job- i need thick perspex, cut it, then glue it
any of you techs advise me on batt case possibilities please?
for sure theres poss dangers
but also it might not be as bad as i think

careful cutting with hacksaw
find a suitable gasket or glue
2 thick plates top+bott
4xlong threaded bolts on corners

After cutting the perspex to a rough size...

Personally... I would sandwich the perspex between 2 thick metal plates leaving a bit protruding at the top edge, and clamp the whole thing in a WorkMate bench. Then I would simply run an electric orbital sander across the top, until the top edge is flush with the metal plate guides.

[raburgeson]

I haven't looked at a Popular Mechanics for years but, they used to have supplies for battery rebuilders in the back adds. There should be something on the net about it yet, you used to be able to order open new battery cases. A few people have made storage caps out of them, I see no reason why you can't make a cell case out of one. Some of the old style cases in the 70s were very long, also industrial\commercial truck and tractor batteries are big if you need the extra room. I can't guarantee the price is going to be competitive with some other choices though.

[Pharoah]

I would be pretty concerned about heat being an issue in a battery case. I would imagine that a 30 plate cell would generate ALOT of heat, and I'm not sure the relatively thin walls of a battery case would be up to the task.
Just my 2cents