How to build a Metal Robot Desk light for our hobby table

[@wrinkledm]

Seeking professional help... Probably the best advice I've ever received... :D

[@garfieldsmith332]

That is really neat. Now you need to build a pair Mrs. Robots to go with the pair of Mr. Robots. :-)

[@eBiCrafter]

you really got talent, thanks for sharing your idea,love your channel

[@donfrandsen7778]

"Star tours"....lol Andy your too cool What a fun project !!!! Right on!!! What a neat-o idea!!!

[@montydonnelly2622]

I love the song choice. Great video Andy!!!

[@silverdragontm9548]

So cute, they look like they want to have a hug. 😍

[@mariocueva8700]

Hey Andy, love idea and great how to. About the wiring - I don’t know how wiring works in the U.S. but here in Australia, we also have a third ‘earth’ wire coming from the wall socket. I am fairly certain this is the same In the U.K. Typical wiring of electrical appliances with a metal body like a microwave oven or washing machine, the earth should be directly attached to the metal body to short out any would be electrocution hazard. Eg. If one of those wires worked it’s way loose from their connectors they could come into contact with the metal frame. This would not be pleasant for the next person working the lamp. Albeit the Edison bulb is a cool idea - I think a transformer and 12volt L.E.D Edison style light may be a safer choice for most of your viewers. I should also note that in some places/states like where I live here in Victoria, it is actually illegal for a non-qualified person to do electrical work. But like you said, seek professional advice when working with mains current. Cheers

[@Emergency785]

Fantastic idea! Going to build up at least two of them. Thanks for sharing!

[@stephenharrington528]

Simple idea but very useful Andy so I will build a Mr and Mrs one Steve 🇬🇧

[@jacobakana5649]

This is so much fun! I can’t wait to try this! Edit: It is so refreshing to see interesting content like this!

[@valborchardt3596]

Thank you Andy, that is so cool, love it....take care and be safe as always

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Very cool idea, fun project 👍 Of course, you will need to paint and weather those little guys 😉

[@norikotakaya14292]

Andy, I do electrical work in my profession. So may I make a recommendation that you add a ground wire to that contraption? You know, that third wire, or green wire that hooks onto that extra screw that's on that toggle switch? It would mean substituting that wiring with a 3-wire cord (hot, neutral and ground). Not saying it has to be done, just thinking safety.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

That is SOOOOOOO cool Andy!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

What a cool idea!

[@shoe2241]

great job. going to make one for my grandson.

[@LoPigs-q8e]

nice idea Andy, a different video than usual but always in Andy style! what do you say, it could open a competition. we subscribers could make one with the camouflage and insignia of our favorite tanks, and see how they come out. a hug, Alessandro

[@burntbybrighteyes]

I really like these!

[@joeshmoe9978]

Pretty cool 👍

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That is so cool!

[@rogernichols8150]

I'm going to make one for my grandson 😁

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Cool idea

[@viper4274]

Andy, very cool idea and results, but as it’s all metal don’t you guys have an earth cable system; any metal electrical fittings here in the uk need to be earthed for safety, just wondering

[@carlwhitfield5463]

I was wondering this too... love the idea

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Great project , I'd like very much the ideea !👍✌️

[@garyparker2969]

Now Ain't That a Cute Lil Thang Andy 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗, thanks For Sharing n God Bless.

[@jeffcalabrese3134]

Great idea Andy! Maybe add some little blinking led's on the plate and really give it a droid look.

[@travis_thompson]

I love using galvanised pipes, alot of my shelving and pull handles are made using it, my new work Bench will also have legs using it as well

[@NICK112o_o]

Be careful wiring switches up like that… that’s the old school method. Where they broke the Neutral at the switch. Meaning that light always has potential and always has voltage at that socket regardless of the switch. You want to put the hot coming in on the switch first then out to the light. Very awesome Robot dude I enjoyed your video 👍🏻

[@NICK112o_o]

Unless you have the polarity reversed of course ! If so disregard

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Niiiice! Great imagination.

[@rafaelibanezartes8115]

Andi te recomiendo que al ser la caja metálica instala un enchufe con toma de tierra para tu protección. Saludos muy buena idea

[@lenny_1369]

this robot desks pose reminds me of that one guy wearing all trumpet

[@dougsscalemodels]

Black is hot white is neutral. Switch should be on the hot wires not the neutral. And check that polarity is correct. incorrect polarity will make the bulb threads hot.

[@highdarktemplar]

those arms could hold something for your brushes

[@roberthomicz6552]

you can use them as your work light and you should three wires black is hot ,the white wire is neural and the green or copper wire is your ground

[@jerrykramer7025]

Cool looking idea there. My question is your thoughts on the fora railgun that is scaled to 1/35 I believe? .ore so thougtscon the model in general.

[@lollol-bn5gc]

How is the m4a3e8 full interior built going ?

[@rogernichols8150]

That's cool

[@miketaylor7088]

Great project. Where did you get the shade/socket part?

[@freda8586]

The lamp "socket" can be had from DIY or hardware shops selling external/ garden lights

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Super cool going out to but the parts right now

[@owenb9370]

What scale is the robot?

[@RWHobbies]

What is the part cost. $40 from Home Depot?

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

It was about $50

[@110percentcanadian6]

One of my family members make something like this but out of wood and they put a solar powered lamp on top as a head.

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

2:55 - He said nipples. Nyuck, nyuck.

[@freda8586]

That is an actual construction material term for those items. Nipples.

[@marcarsenal1]

Awesome it would look cool if you got some metal paint and camo'ed him up.

[@donfrandsen7778]

Hey Andy....what about a US Olive Drab paint scheme? Or German 3 tone camo? Lol!!!

[@delboytrotter8806]

Isn't it Down for on.......up for off ?

[@juliocesartaylor3595]

shipping to mexico hermosillo sonora help plese!!!

[@mikerenda3132]

Why didn't you turn the light on?

[@vtbmwbiker]

This is great! However, my first step is to actually get a hobby table rather than a jump boot box...

[@fubar0snafu]

Nice little build, but current version doesn’t comply with Dutch regulations. At the very least the metal parts should be grounded.

[@Houdini_Bob]

one should also wear eye protection when knocking out tabs cool little project

[@ianjarvis4172]

Bad type of light shines in your eyes!

[@troruaz]

what????? no weathering????? no rust stains???? no dirt smudges????? no zimmeret????? mediocre at best :-P