Customizable Light Box
Project by
Joel North
General Information
This simple but elegant light box can be customized to enlighten any design. I chose the big dipper because it is a bright constellation that is widely known. Designed to use a round rocker switch, 9v battery, and light strip.
Project License
Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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Glue
If you have purchased two half inch boards now is the time to glue them together! Any combination of thicknesses could be used as long as they measure 1 inch when laminated.
Use many clamps to distribute even clamping pressure.
If you have access to lumber that is 1 inch or thicker and a planer, you can skip this step and instead plane it to 1 inch thick.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Dimention
Using whatever saw you have avalible to you, cut your 1 inch stock to 6.5 by 4.5 inches.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Cut Main Body
Using double sided tape, affix your stock to the X-Carve and let the chips fall where they may.
Estimated time: 55 minutes
Cut Back
Using the same tape method as before, use your X-Carve to cut out the back.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Apply Finish
Use your favorite wood finish on both pieces to make the color pop!
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Assemble
Begin by lining the inside of the light box with a LED light strip. Add your rocker switch and battery and complete the circuit. Put the back piece on and attach with screws. The light box can sit on a shelf or hardware can be added to hang on the wall.
Estimated time: 10 minutes