DIY Ligthbox / Light Table

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DIY Ligthbox / Light Table

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Simple lightbox/ lighttable

Material List

  • 11mm plywood
  • Organic glass
  • LED stripe (battery powered) with remote

Cut Sides

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Cut box sides to 11cm x 40cm size.

To do 45degree bevel cuts, used 45degree router bit (was quicker that adjust saw blade)

Some More Cutting

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Cut gap for organic glass and for bottom.

Cut organic glass to match.

Cut bottom.

Routed hole for battery cover.

Soldering

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Cut LED stripe to size, glued and soldered then

Gluing, Sanding, Painting

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Used painers tape to hold parts together - for easier gluing.

Then sanding and covering with oil.

Video

Ligh box / Light table build