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    Now in the process of smoothing the light holders to the main light structure...


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    i like the rusty patina, looks great

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    lol that will be getting sanded off... just been sitting so long.

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    sanding down and cleaning ready for painting








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    Default Re: Custom made light progress thread

    What colour are you going for? It would look good in metallic grey.

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    VW Diamond Black for the main body, and silver for the central tube and lights

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    First all over coat of primer

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    3 months later I'm proud to show off the finished lamp. :-)












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    Default Re: Custom made light progress thread

    As it's being powered direct from the mains, I hope you remembered to provide an adequate earth
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    Of course :-) its in the base


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    Default Re: Custom made light progress thread

    Quote Originally Posted by CallmeGoose View Post
    Of course :-) its in the base
    Was just checking, while 49 tickles It's guaranteed that 50 Hertz
    Understeer is when you hit a wall with the front of your car
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    Yeah been zapped by 60 before and it wasn't a nice sensation lol


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    Have just seen your other thread RE: the switch, always go for double pole isolation if you can.
    Understeer is when you hit a wall with the front of your car
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    Default Re: Custom made light progress thread

    Was really nice watching the progress of the lamp, congrats on finishing it. Thought it looked pretty good all in matt black.

    How much does it weigh?

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    Default Re: Custom made light progress thread

    Hey,

    Cool project. Have you thought about sticking one of these in for even more wow factor:

    http://store.mipow.com/eu/en/playbul...ker-light.html

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    Not exactly sure how much it weighs but it is heavy.

    The bulbs it takes are gu10 so the above light wouldn't work


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    Awesome work mate, looks epic
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