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Compact Fluorescent Ring Light Ver.2

 
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Feb 27, 2013 15:17 |  #1

I was inspired by user TMR Design to build this right light, but wanted to take a step higher, and make it look like something you would buy at the store instead of the DIY look. With my dads help, here is what we came up with.

Specs:

- 28" outer diameter
- 18" inner diameter
- 1.5" thick
- 12 60W light fixtures

Money spent:

- Tripod Bracket $23.94
- 1/4 Plywood $9.79
- 12 x Plastic light fixtures $14.28
- Ac inlet socket with switch $4.61
- 1/2" MDF board $24.52
- Elmer's carpenters glue $4.57
- 14 Gauge wire $11.47
- 10mm x 1" screws $6.49
- 8mm x 1" screws $2.36
- Stainless steel handle $6.47
- Matte black paint $5.98
- Primer $19.40
- Primer activator $12.07


Total $145.95


Now on to the pictures.....

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We found this circle maker at a garage sale a while ago, but it wasn't complete, that's why we taped a pen to it. :D
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We don't have a heated garage so yes, this entire project took place in the kitchen, except the cutting the wood, we did that outside in the lovely 20 degree weather.
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Feb 27, 2013 15:21 |  #2

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Feb 27, 2013 15:24 |  #3

Here is the top and bottom layer of the ring light

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Base
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outer mdf ring
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inner and outer mdf rings are cut and ready for glue
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Feb 27, 2013 15:26 |  #4

had to double the thickness to make clearance for the recessed switch.

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glue and clamps
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Feb 27, 2013 15:29 |  #5

did not glue the top layer at this time since it still needs holes drilled for the light fixtures

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made a template and measured out the spacing between each fixture.
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drilled center hole, and 2 mounting holes for the light fixtures
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Feb 27, 2013 15:31 |  #6

more progress

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Feb 27, 2013 15:34 |  #7

switch finally came in from china or something

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made a custom plate for the switch so its easy to take out or replace if needed.
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copper wire in place
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Feb 27, 2013 15:36 |  #8

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marked and put solder where each fixture will be.
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copper wire in place on both sides
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switch is ready
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got more supplies
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Feb 27, 2013 15:39 |  #9

back side with switch installed

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holes drilled for tripod bracket
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back side of switch
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Feb 27, 2013 15:42 |  #10

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wires soldered in place
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wood block glued in for handle
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decided to go with a different handle
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top layer glued
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Feb 27, 2013 15:43 |  #11

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Next i will clean up the sides and bondo them.

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May 30, 2013 18:23 |  #13

Finally got a chance to sand the sides before bondo primer

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May 30, 2013 18:31 |  #15

Time to sand the primer...

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warming up the paint
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