small project from this weekend

[Tribalvision]

I picked up a nice little glass block that was laser etched and decided I wanted to bottom light it.
here's the light
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I used some old Oak scrap and cut it on the table saw.
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trace around block for a router guide
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used a router and chisel to get a somewhat decent cut out.(not perfect)
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nail and glue the blocks together. Drill hole for 3/4" switch
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remove material in the bottom for wiring room and switch access.
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rough marking of center of skull. Drill 5mm holes for the LED's
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Fitting/wiring the LED's. I had to remove some more material to give me more room.
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All wired up and a coat of stain.
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Testing
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seal up the wiring to prevent shorts
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All Finished. I like it.
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Tomorrow I will pick up a small mirror for the top so there's not a spotlight on my ceiling.. LOL

 

[Lhorn]

Very cool. what's the white stuff that you sealed up the wires with?

 

[Tribalvision]

just some waterproof silicone. I just did it to keep the wires separated.

 

[akdiesel]

That looks really good. I like the suspended look.

 

[oldtools808]

Too Cool!!!

 

[BWS]

Very nice.

 

[nine4gmc]

good job, is there spotting from the leds? I know some people use a diffuser

 

[Tribalvision]

good job, is there spotting from the leds? I know some people use a diffuser

I used 30 degree focused LEDS and set them down in the well so the light could expand. Since the block is clear, it does leave a beam on the ceiling. Ill just stick a small mirror on the top to block it

sent from my <<~ Samsung Galaxy S3 ~€€

 

[brianh]

Looks cool!