Animation Light Box

While a student  I built this simple light box using scrap wood, plexiglass, a salvaged switchable cord, and a shallow light fixture. I would like to show others how I did it in case anyone would like to build one for themselves.

I used 5/8" high density particle board because that's what I had and its easy to work with.  But the box can be build with other plywood's or even 2x4's if someone really wanted to. I used a router to create a lip for the plexiglass to lay flush with the table top. It would work just as well and take less time to cover the entire table with a 16" x 13" piece of plexiglass.

Now time to start putting things together. Attach the cord to the proper terminals on the light fixture. I decided to put hot glue over the contacts after connecting the wires to make it a little safer. I also decided to counter sink all the screws because I'm picky about those things, but it is time consuming and not completely necessary for the plywood portions. 

Now its time to find a peg bar, some animation paper, and start animating.