Build an Analog Electricity Usage Meter

Step 2 Tools

Case
Table saw (recommended)
Router (recommended)
If you do not have access to shop equipment a solid, sharp hand saw will also work.
square
pipe or bar clamps
wood glue
angle irons
C - clamps (the angle irons and C-clamps will help ensure squareness during glueing)

Meter Asembly
drill press (not necessary but highly recommended as it will be easier to have perpendicular holes)
hand drill
screw drivers
soldering iron
heat shrink tubing or electrical tape
needle nose pliers
regular pliers
small ajustable wrench
Drill Bits: (Will vary based on your design, which meters you buy, and the size of your other hardware)
assorted small sizes for pilot holes and mounting bolts
1/2" bit
7/8" bit
1-3/8" flat bottom bit

Finishing touches
high quality paper
fine point ink pen
black tea bag
paper towels
typewriter (helpful but not necessary)
scanner/copier (Not necessary, I made copies of my original design for a back plate before tea staining in case I needed to redo it.)
Wood stain (I used Minwax Mohagony because i wanted a dark finish. The smallest cans will be more than enough for this project)
small stain brush
rag