first of all i don't know why i am writing this because every one just skips this step but if you are one of those people who do read it. This project was born when i needed a light source for when i am working on stuff of a night and need a light source which i needed to be battery operated because i don't have any mains power.

Step 1: Materials

okay so what you need is:

led strip: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LXZ4OH6?psc=...

backbox http://www.wilko.com/switches+plug-sockets/wilko-p...

switch http://www.wilko.com/switches+plug-sockets/wilko-w...

battery clip http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/1-9v-battery-box-ck65v

wire (got mine from old charger)

9v battery (already had one)

all this comes under £10

Step 2: Wiring Everything Up

ok so the first thing i did was drilled two holes through the bottom of the box then hot glued the battery to the bottom

then i drilled through the top of the box and threaded the wire through and connected with terminal block(you can solder the connections if you want) I just wired this up as you would any other switch but just in case I included a diagram

Step 3: Putting the Leds Up

this is really simple peel back the sticky back tape and stick to any surface you like and i just connected the led strip with a terminal block

Step 4: Installing the Light Switch

i just simply screwed it on to the wood and put the faceplate on.

Step 5: Cable Mangament

ok so i only had cable clips what were to big so i just simply put a nail through the middle

Step 6: First Test!!!!!

not much to say other than it works!!!!!!!!!