The Joy of Battery-Free Devices: A DIY Guide to Creating Dummy Dowels

There are so many different kinds of batteries, and we use these little wonders in so many different devices. Wouldn't it be nice to never have to use one again? In this article, we'll show you how to create a battery dummy dowel, which can be used for various projects.

Measuring the Diameter of the Battery

The first thing I did was measure the diameter of this double-A battery because this is important. They're right around a half inch in diameter. This measurement will serve as a guide for creating the wood dowel that will replace the battery compartment.

Finding the Right Wood Dowel

After measuring the diameter of the battery, it was off to my local hardware store to find a suitable wood dowel. I found this half-inch wood dowel for under a buck, and as you can see, it's exactly the same diameter as the double-A battery. This wood dowel will serve as the base for our dummy dowel.

Cutting the Wood Dowel

With my trusty saw in hand, I made a mark on the wood dowel that was just a little bit shorter than the diameter of the battery. Then, I carefully cut through the wood dowel to create a small compartment that will fit snugly over the battery. This compartment is what will allow us to easily swap out batteries for our projects.

Rounding Off the Edges

To round off any splintered edges on the wood dowel, I used some sandpaper to smooth them out. This ensures that the dummy dowel fits comfortably in the battery compartment without causing any damage or discomfort.

Adding Screws and Pilot Holes

Next, I needed a couple of screws to secure the dummy dowel in place. I dug through one of my bins of wood screws and found two perfect ones for the project. Before screwing them in, I drilled small pilot holes at the ends of the wood dowel using a small drill bit. This helps to prevent the wood from splitting when the screws are inserted.

Assembling the Dummy Dowel

With all the necessary components in place, it was time to assemble the dummy dowel. I took the two screws and carefully screwed them into the pilot holes at either end of the wood dowel. This ensures that the dummy dowel fits snugly over the battery compartment without causing any leaks or electrical issues.

Adding a Regulated Universal AC to DC Adapter

For this project, I wanted to add a regulated universal AC to DC adapter with different voltages for demonstration purposes. I set it to 1.5 volts and clipped off the excess wire to prevent electrical shock. Next, I stripped the two wires coming out of the adapter and connected them to alligator clips.

Hooking Up the Dummy Dowel

With the regulator in place, it was time to hook up the dummy dowel. I attached the alligator clips to either end of the wood dowel and checked the voltage using my multimeter. The wire with the white stripe on the adapter was positive, so I connected it to the positive terminal of the dummy dowel.

The Final Touches

Before finishing the project, I wanted to add a bit of flair. I used a sharpie to mark the negative side of the wood dowel and added an extra measure of protection by marking both sides as well. Now that our dummy dowel is complete, we can use it for any device that requires batteries.

Applying the Dummy Dowel

For this project, I applied the dummy dowel to an outdoor clock that had a dead double-A battery. By simply popping out the old battery and inserting the new dummy dowel, I was able to breathe new life into the old timepiece. This is just one example of how our dummy dowel can be used.

Other Battery Sizes

But what about other battery sizes? We can create dummy dowels for various batteries using the same principle. Triple-A batteries would require a 3/8-inch wood dowel, C batteries would need a 1-inch dowel, and D batteries would call for an inch and 1/8-inch dowel.

Wiring Up for Different Voltages

One of the most impressive features of our dummy dowel is its ability to handle different voltages. By wiring it up correctly, we can use it with either one or two batteries. Just remember to pay attention to polarity and check the current flow in the battery compartment to ensure safe operation.

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By following these steps and tips, you can create your own dummy dowel using wood and wire. Whether it's for a project or as a unique gift idea, our dummy dowel is sure to impress. So go ahead, get creative, and show the world what you're made of!

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and found these two screws that'll be perfect for the project I wanted to drill a pilot hole before I put the screws to it so I took this small drill bit and drill right in the center of both ends of the dowel now that I've got my pilot holes it's time to put one screw in each end of the dowel our double a dummy dowel is about ready I've got a whole bunch of these wall warts and different voltages including this a regulated universal AC to DC adapter with different voltages for this version of the project I'll set it to 1.5 volts then I went ahead and clipped the end of the AC adapter wire because we're not going to need the connector then I stripped the two wires now I need to confirm positive and negative coming out of that adapter so I'll hook up some alligator clips to each wire plug in the adapter and check the voltage with my multimeter and in this case the wire with the white stripe is positive now it's time to hook up both wires to my dummy dowel and I'll tighten those screws up good now I need to know how my dummy dowel gets inserted so I'll use a sharpie and I'll mark the negative side and for an extra measure I'll mark the positive side as well now I've always had to replace the battery in this outdoor clock so this is what I'll be using for the project I'll pop out this dead double-a battery and I'll insert my new double a dummy Dow close up the cover and hang it on the wall now I'll never have to replace the battery in this clock again now for other sized batteries all you have to do is get the comparable wood dowel I'll save you a little work triple-a batteries would be a 3/8 inch dowel C batteries would be a 1 inch dowel and D batteries would be an inch and 1/8 dowel now you can even do this project with 3 volts or 2 batteries by wiring it up like this make sure you pay attention to your polarity and check the current flow in the battery compartment of the device you're going to be using there's a lot of things that use one or two batteries where this will come in handy but one thing I'll never have to replace the battery in is my shaver from Harry's you know Father's Day is quickly approaching and an ugly tie that your dad won't wear or socks that are boring won't really show that you care like a cool shaving set from Harry's Harry's German crafted blades are super sharp and give you a close comfortable shave and they're moisturizing shave cream smells great Harry's is offering my fans a special limited edition shave set just for Father's Day it includes a matte black razor handle chrome razor stand and harry's moisturizing foaming shave gel along with 3 hand crafted blade cartridges and a travel cover for only 40 bucks it all comes in a sleek giftable box and you can add custom engraving and a personalized card too so give your dad something he'll use this year go to harrys.com right now and redeem a special offer just for my fans Harry's will give you five dollars off your first purchase with promo code Kipkay 5 that's H a rry Escom enter code Kipkay 5 a checkout to get 5 dollars off get dad something he'll actually use this Father's Day and you don't have to worry about batteries thanks for watching we'll see you next timethere are so many different kinds of batteries and we use these little wonders in so many different devices wouldn't it be nice to never have to use one again I'll be using a double-a battery for this project but I'll show you how to do it with all kinds of batteries the first thing I did was measure the diameter of this double-a battery because this is important they're right around a half inch in diameter then it was off to my local hardware store where I found this half inch wood dowel for under a buck and as you can see it's the exact same diameter is this double-a battery then it was off to the shop where I fired up my saw and after making a mark just a little bit shorter than that double-a battery I cut through that dowel then to round off any splintered edges I took some sandpaper and I sanded that dowel now I have a new double a dummy dowel say that three times fast then I needed a couple of screws so I dug through one of my bins of wood screws and found these two screws that'll be perfect for the project I wanted to drill a pilot hole before I put the screws to it so I took this small drill bit and drill right in the center of both ends of the dowel now that I've got my pilot holes it's time to put one screw in each end of the dowel our double a dummy dowel is about ready I've got a whole bunch of these wall warts and different voltages including this a regulated universal AC to DC adapter with different voltages for this version of the project I'll set it to 1.5 volts then I went ahead and clipped the end of the AC adapter wire because we're not going to need the connector then I stripped the two wires now I need to confirm positive and negative coming out of that adapter so I'll hook up some alligator clips to each wire plug in the adapter and check the voltage with my multimeter and in this case the wire with the white stripe is positive now it's time to hook up both wires to my dummy dowel and I'll tighten those screws up good now I need to know how my dummy dowel gets inserted so I'll use a sharpie and I'll mark the negative side and for an extra measure I'll mark the positive side as well now I've always had to replace the battery in this outdoor clock so this is what I'll be using for the project I'll pop out this dead double-a battery and I'll insert my new double a dummy Dow close up the cover and hang it on the wall now I'll never have to replace the battery in this clock again now for other sized batteries all you have to do is get the comparable wood dowel I'll save you a little work triple-a batteries would be a 3/8 inch dowel C batteries would be a 1 inch dowel and D batteries would be an inch and 1/8 dowel now you can even do this project with 3 volts or 2 batteries by wiring it up like this make sure you pay attention to your polarity and check the current flow in the battery compartment of the device you're going to be using there's a lot of things that use one or two batteries where this will come in handy but one thing I'll never have to replace the battery in is my shaver from Harry's you know Father's Day is quickly approaching and an ugly tie that your dad won't wear or socks that are boring won't really show that you care like a cool shaving set from Harry's Harry's German crafted blades are super sharp and give you a close comfortable shave and they're moisturizing shave cream smells great Harry's is offering my fans a special limited edition shave set just for Father's Day it includes a matte black razor handle chrome razor stand and harry's moisturizing foaming shave gel along with 3 hand crafted blade cartridges and a travel cover for only 40 bucks it all comes in a sleek giftable box and you can add custom engraving and a personalized card too so give your dad something he'll use this year go to harrys.com right now and redeem a special offer just for my fans Harry's will give you five dollars off your first purchase with promo code Kipkay 5 that's H a rry Escom enter code Kipkay 5 a checkout to get 5 dollars off get dad something he'll actually use this Father's Day and you don't have to worry about batteries thanks for watching we'll see you next time\n"