Anyone interested in being a guinea pig to test the durability of something like this? http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654637&fb_source=message
Very clever. I admire people who have that certain know how to come up with this stuff. I myself would have started of with a drill and ended up with a broken drill.LOL
I'll definitely give this a try one day. Any idea where to get the bulb connector? The thing with the two white wires?
That's pretty awesome. Wouldn't be surprised to see some Sun Guns liquidated after people try to make this little setup lol
From the pictures, it appears those connectors come with the bulb itself. OP looked like he just wired it into the existing set up from the drill, hence the electrical tape around the ends of the white connector.
Thanks so much for finding this and linking it for us !!! This is a heck of of a moneysaver if you happen to have a dead 12v drill like this one laying around. I have an old B/Decker that Im sure is 12v, just need to get it out and look at the end of it... Im thinking now it might be too small a diameter, but it looks like this Skil tool is perfect. Great post - need to thank that guy too. Dan F
My drill is already ripped apart and ready to accept the bulb, but i cannot find an MR16 bulb with the housing that has the wires coming out of it. All the ones available at Lowes are the higher output bulbs/housing. -Kody-
sikedsyko --- What is the model number of your Skil drill that is the same as the one in the link please ? Thanks Dan F
Found the parts needed guys http://www.amazon.com/Skil-2240-01-12-Volt-8-Inch-Driver/dp/B002W210HQ There are many options with the bulb but I am guessing the 35 watt because 50 watt is said to be too bright from what I have read on other forums, also the angle you want is up to you it can range from 10 to 36 degree angle. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GS4GE/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details and this is the connector I read polarity doesnt matter when crimping it or soldering it. http://www.amazon.com/TP-61-GX5-3-GZ6-35-lamp-holder/dp/B004IA63HC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2
I agree and I'm purchasing one in my next order. It's a lot more hassle for me to build one when the price and time cannot be justified for buying a new one at DD and DI
Cheaper? This is how much they retail for : http://www.amazon.com/3M-Automotive-MMM16400-Matching-Accessories/dp/B002XMYH16/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330617960&sr=1-2-catcorr Unless it takes you over 10 hours to do this, I'm certain the price and time can be justified.
/\/\ Well, I would buy this one at DD. Only $39.95 http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html That 3m sungun is too pricey for me.