A very simple light box for checking seams

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Tim Benware
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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by Tim Benware » Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:47 am

I have one of those lights over my computer desk in the shop and it never occurred to me to use it that way until now. Thanks Dave, the "light" finally went on!
I've "Ben-Had" again!
Tim Benware
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:46 am

Cool.
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dave d
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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by dave d » Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:19 pm

Great idea. And I think I have the skills to be able to build such a contraption!

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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:01 pm

I do have written plans available. They are short hahah

Herman, really - HOURS? You're supposed to see a doctor after 4 hours, so be careful!!
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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:10 pm

Here are my written plans:
make a box of the right dimensions;, no bottom is necessary
one way or another, make a slit down the center of the box about 1/4" wide
put a light in it
use it

I know, I coulda made a million bucks with those plans, but you guys/gals are worth it, dammit!! :-)
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John Link
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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by John Link » Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:17 pm

Hey Dave:

What did Brian Burns give you with respect to the torrefied top? Data? Conclusions you draw?
John

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Re: A very simple light box for checking seams

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:22 pm

I posted those results on the torrefied sitka thread, John. I think. Maybe I'd better check....
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