Visit to Russell O

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Thanks Tony,
I WAS feeling quite good about myself for that few seconds ...
Why not pop down instead when we have a date sorted. Not too far and a drive out to meet others is always good.

You can make the tea for your nice comments...

Tea?

 

[MidlifeZ]

A pic of what you're talking about would sure help!! JIM

I think this is similar to what is being put together, hope this helps.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-swirl...282577?hash=item1eb39ac151:g:C08AAOSwSzdXC42D

 

[billz]

Well i got round to making my own light for checking condition of the swirls and scratches.
First thing was to strip out the working parts except the Trigger Switch

Then it was a case of wiring up an MR16 Bulb

Then i had to reassemble everything

A quick test to prove everything is working

Then a quick test to see what it was like on the Zed

Total cost to make £24
Once again a big thanks to Russel O as i would not of thought of doing this if it was not for seeing his

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Well i got round to making my own light for checking condition of the swirls and scratches.
First thing was to strip out the working parts except the Trigger Switch
View attachment 37748
Then it was a case of wiring up an MR16 Bulb
View attachment 37749
Then i had to reassemble everything
View attachment 37750
A quick test to prove everything is working
View attachment 37751
Then a quick test to see what it was like on the Zed
View attachment 37752
Total cost to make £24
Once again a big thanks to Russel O as i would not of thought of doing this if it was not for seeing his

Do you live in a castle?

 

[billz]

Why do you ask that Andy. The Balastrade

 

[Russell O]

Perfect Bill,

Now you have sun whenever you need it.....

 

[g8jka]

Well i got round to making my own light for checking condition of the swirls and scratches.
First thing was to strip out the working parts except the Trigger Switch
View attachment 37748
Then it was a case of wiring up an MR16 Bulb
View attachment 37749
Then i had to reassemble everything
View attachment 37750
A quick test to prove everything is working
View attachment 37751
Then a quick test to see what it was like on the Zed
View attachment 37752
Total cost to make £24
Once again a big thanks to Russel O as i would not of thought of doing this if it was not for seeing his

Could you do a write up on what is needed to make one of these and what items are needed by any chance?

 

[billz]

Could you do a write up on what is needed to make one of these and what items are needed by any chance?

What i used was.
12v Drill Driver from BnQ £20 Cheapest they had
MR16 50w Bulb
MR16 Bulb Holder. I could only locate these on line
Cut the cables to the Motor and remove.
Connect the MR16 Bulb Holder to the cut wires. I recommend soldering these but there is enough room to use connector blocks.
I had to cut a couple of bits of plastic to hold the Bulb in place. This can be a bit fiddly but it does secure the bulb.
Reassemble and thats it all done. Took me about 15 minutes

 

[billz]

I will do a thread with the photos and Gary can add it to the Wiki if he wants to

 

[oldcarman]

Great idea and cheaper than eBay. I have a box of old Makitas from when I was teaching IA stuck away in my basement. Will have to try making one of these! Thanks @billz and @Russell O for the idea. JIM

 

[t-tony]

Why do you ask that Andy. The Balastrade

HT reckoned ours were Roman ruins Bill. Phillistine.

Tony.