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Mike Pipes
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I built my own light table and thought I would share a few pics and the parts list with you guys.

Check it out at http://stickerpimp.com/equipment/lighttable/

I can't believe art supply houses can ask the amount of money they do for these things!

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Mike Pipes
Digital Illusion Custom Graphics
Lake Havasu City, AZ
http://www.stickerpimp.com


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old paint
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nice job mikey...but a table of 2x6...coulda got buy with 1x6....legs 2x4...

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joe pribish-A SIGN MINT
2811 longleaf Dr.
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Jim Upchurch
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If you don't mind some advice I used some signwhite acrylic under glass. I would also put a four tube fixture or another two tuber in there.

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Artworks
Olympia WA



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Sue Avery
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Looks great Mike. You will use it more than even you think. You might want to add some spreader bars on those legs just for stability. I love simple tools that work.

Till later. Sue

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Mike Pipes
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OP: sheesh.. I already have $300 worth of 2x4 and 2x6 lumber layin at the side of the house, why buy more?

Jim, actually I was thinkin of some Gregory Light Control film as I dont deal with acrylics and hate to have a whole sheet shipped here just for this project. I did call the local places that do lightboxes but they werent very cooperative so forget 'em. I might toss in another two-tuber but for now it's OK cause all my vinyl is 15" wide and I never have to trace anything larger than 11x17. It works.

Sue, this table is quite sturdy, doesnt wobble at all except for minor differences in the leg lengths but since it goes on carpet that's not a big deal. =) It really doesnt move around at all with the legs secured to the top in both directions.

Whoever said ya cant have good, cheap and fast at the same time?


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Mike Pipes
Digital Illusion Custom Graphics
Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Mike,
I love your table. I also checked out your website while I was there, very nice work!

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Kathy Joiner
River Road Graphics
41628 River Road
Ponchatoula, La.70454
PH. (504)386-3313
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Old enough to know better...Too young to resist.


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Marty Happy
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When I built my own table I used 2 sheets of 1/4" glass that I picked up from a building being torn down. Between the two sheets of glass I laid a sheet of drafting film which diffuses light perfectly. With a half inch of glass on the surface I could really lean on this table without fearing that I could break through.

Happy Signing.....Marty

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Marty Happy
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Happy Ad Sign & Design
Regina SK, Canada S4N 5K4

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