Monthly Archives: April 2020

Batman lights – first lot (part 8)

Posted on 08/04/2020 by AlanM52

With all the doom and gloom around nice to have my own ‘isolated’ good day. Finished another Batman light and…had a postie visit who delivered 2 x USB RGB LED strip light kits for a waiting Batman pair (mum was … Continue reading →

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Batman lights – second lot (part 1)

Posted on 08/04/2020 by AlanM52

Still waiting on those RGB LED lights battery from China Meanwhile from the second round of orders one customer happy to switch from Battery to the USB version I found at Kmart…but they have sold out !!!. Found a local … Continue reading →

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Batman lights – Refining the build process.

Posted on 06/04/2020 by AlanM52

As mentioned rather the cutting intricate pieces of MDF to support the LED strip on edge I changes to cutting out that middle layer from one piece of MDF, using the back panel as a template.

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Repairing LED strip lights

Posted on 05/04/2020 by AlanM52

Dismal day and worrying times with the bloody Chinavirus so it’s nice to have a little win this morning. Managed to repair the faulty RGB LED strip that’s been lying around since the first Batman light where it went faulty … Continue reading →

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Workshop Scroll Saw – extra lighting

Posted on 04/04/2020 by AlanM52

The ALDI WorkZone scroll saw is turning out to be one of the most useful tools in the shop. It has a neat built-in work light but it’s not that bright and with ageing eyesight I’ve decided to add another … Continue reading →

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Batman lights – first lot (part 7)

Posted on 04/04/2020 by AlanM52

With bats lined up ready for the lighting stage (waiting for lights to be delivered) I’m adding another one to the queue because this one here is for a young lads 12th April birthday.

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Al’s Workshop update

Posted on 03/04/2020 by AlanM52

First Batman off the line made it over to the Western side of the city Nice comments back from the customer. Hi Al Batman arrived at Gotham city it’s awesome can I order another one please with the name spelt … Continue reading →

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Al’s Workshop – delivery delays

Posted on 02/04/2020 by AlanM52

Been marking time in the workshop doing some odd jobs while waiting for the LED lights for the Batman jobs to arrive – bugger. Closing in the sides of the band saw motor box for some more storage.

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Al’s Workshop – International orders

Posted on 02/04/2020 by AlanM52

Auspost International – Economy Air

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Al’s Workshop – International orders

Posted on 02/04/2020 by AlanM52

With regard to the UK Batman order just checked postage to UK and it’s under $30, not bad considering I’ve been posting Batman to country folks happy to pay the $20 for postage. So…with agreement about the current state of … Continue reading →

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