Jamo 90 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 so im going to try make myself a lamp of some sort i have no idea about the basics, tried googling some stuff but nothing usefull an old car lamp/light? wired to a small battery possibly a moped one? i have no idea about the basics, tried googling some stuff but nothing usefull can i put any on off switch to it and use any wire? im clueless any help appreciated thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodey 96 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Buy a cheap second hand clulite wont cost that much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamo 90 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 id like to make something myself that will cost about Fk all but thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,829 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Car spotlight, 12v cable, small bit of wire from bulb to switch, makeshift handle, on/off switch and a motorbike battery is all you need Little bit of wire from the halogen bulb to 1 side of the switch, then big wire from bottom of switch to battery. Other wire core going direct to the back of the lamp to make the current. Attach handle to spotlight and link to battery Switch it on and away you go I remember making them over 15 years ago now, god I feel old 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamo 90 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Car spotlight, 12v cable, small bit of wire from bulb to switch, makeshift handle, on/off switch and a motorbike battery is all you need Little bit of wire from the halogen bulb to 1 side of the switch, then big wire from bottom of switch to battery. Other wire core going direct to the back of the lamp to make the current. Attach handle to spotlight and link to battery Switch it on and away you go I remember making them over 15 years ago now, god I feel old Car spotlight, 12v cable, small bit of wire from bulb to switch, makeshift handle, on/off switch and a motorbike battery is all you need Little bit of wire from the halogen bulb to 1 side of the switch, then big wire from bottom of switch to battery. Other wire core going direct to the back of the lamp to make the current. Attach handle to spotlight and link to battery Switch it on and away you go I remember making them over 15 years ago now, god I feel old nice one mate wasnt sure about the wiring i think my cousin has a quad bike battery and im gonna use my diablo catapult as the handle i think, its a peice of shite, just need to find some 12v wire and a spotlight! oh and make some sort of holder sling for the battery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,829 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Just use 2 core 240v cable mate, it won't burn out then 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) car spot light take bulb out smash glass,replace bulb nd try spot,,, Edited January 26, 2012 by micckey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Were are you from?i have an old lamp, has crock clips on wire and you will need a battery 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ldmbristol 2 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 car head light wired to a battery i done it a few years a go worked like a treat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamo 90 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 big bald beautiful has sent a lamp to me, top bloke 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 made then years ago out of broken car spot lights from scrap yards,used down fall pipe as handle with switch inside(off a broken strimmer) ,plant pot on front to stop glare,,all held together with black tape,,oh nd clear glass cut to size on front after you broke glass ov spot light,thats because spot light off cars have a better spot with clear on,ok they are not as good as light force,,but at £10 all in cheeper bulbs too ,,,best ones where oscar cibies but they used to be heavy,,, always better to get one free less messing,, :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 jamo if you ever bloody get it...9 days posted and counting :censored: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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