FT-817 DeWalt Shoe

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I recently acquired a 12V DeWalt drill, which comes equipped with excellent Lithium Ion packs. To power my FT-817, I designed a custom shoe that perfectly fits these packs. Creating the contacts was straightforward - simply use some #10 copper wire and flatten one end to secure it within the battery compartment. The shoe fits snugly but applies gentle pressure; adding a small amount of candle wax as lubricant ensures smooth insertion and removal.