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LED Light Box

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In this video I make a new light box, which I intend to use for tracing out stencils and possibly some photography. My old one was smaller and didn’t diffuse the light very well. After watching a few KZfaq videos I decided on my design. It measures 22 x 28 inches and is big enough for a full size poster board. I purchased some frames with glass from a thrift store for $9.00 each. For the box I used some scrap MDF to make support pieces and some other wood scraps to make the rest of the glass support pieces. I also used some 1x4x6 lumber to make the main part of the light box which was about another $8.00. I bought some foil tape to line the inside of the box to reflect more light the tape was about $8.00. Lastly I ordered some Bright White LED strip lighting for the inside of the box this cost $15.00. So for about $50.00 I was able to build this light box. Granted I did use some of my scrap pieces of wood so that helped keep the cost down.
I wanted to mention two KZfaqrs in particular that influenced my design. The first is “Get Hands Dirty” she built a really nice light box it was in her video that I got the idea for the foil tape. Another KZfaqr that influenced my design was “Epic Fantasy” his light box build is really inexpensive he gave me the idea of using the foam poster board as the diffuser. I highly suggest checking them both out “Get Hands Dirty” has really nice video production and some cool builds. “Epic Fantasy” will blow you away with his prop making skills.
What I liked about my build: I liked the end result it works and that’s always nice when it all comes together in the end.
What I don’t like about my build: I need more lights it works well but I think it could be better. Also I would like a different solution for the very small trim that holds the glass in place I feel like it could be improved. Also I might need a support across the middle for the glass it feels okay but I wary about putting too much pressure on it.
I hope you like the video and the light box, hopefully this will inspire you too make one.
Music:
"Drop It" by Silent Partner
Affiliate links:
LED lights:
www.amazon.com...
LED Power Adaptar:
www.amazon.com...
Foil Tape:
www.amazon.com...

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@GetHandsDirty 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice build and I'm happy I got to inspire you someway :) Keep making!

@MobiusTripMOB Жыл бұрын

Thanks to You Both!!! I'm closer to building My ultimate lightbox/table!🤯🥳

@craigandrosebrethen2857 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Tracing quilt patterns on to a quilt top. Thanks for sharing

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

That's awesome I love it when you can use one thing for multiple applications. Thanks for watching.

@rysmith9433 5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@CharlesNolanArt 5 жыл бұрын

You are way beyond creative I would say for me you are inspirational! After checking the prices of these things I decided to make one, now I know how, thanks

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the compliments and super happy it was helpful.

@Jarjarvideos 5 жыл бұрын

This is great video! Very instructional, you didn't leave out any detail

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it!

@dirkryan5962 8 жыл бұрын

I failed at this task a couple years ago because I was planning on using two 27×40 plexiglass sheets to sandwich the poster. Unfortunately each sheet was more than $30 alone, and it completely shattered my budget. But then I saw some people using SnapFrame posters, so I tried again.I used 1×3 poplar and a $45 Snap Frame. I cut a groove in the poplar for a 3/16" luan back and miter cut the edges for cleaner look. I also painted the inside white for better light diffusion and then cut up 2 of those 2'×4' florescent light panels (like those used in schools, but I used the thinner ones that were more opaque and much thinner than the thicker, bumpier ones normally used) to sandwich the poster between the light panels (the snap frame is 27×40 so just 1 panel at 24" wide won't be enough) and the clear plastic that came with the snap frame. I also used LED lights that were ONLY white instead of RGB (they're about the same price at $10) and they came with 600 lights instead of 300, so it improves brightness. In fact, those light panels were so effective at diffusing the light that I think I could use 1×2 poplar to make the whole thing even slimmer.I hope this isn't coming across wrong; I was just happy to finally finish my project and wanted to share a little about what I found out the hard way.

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man, I always love to hear about other people's experiences and project builds.

@ruottis80 5 жыл бұрын

You can save ultimately, when taping those led stripes against plastic film's edge surface, the light will scatter just nicely around the surface.

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@CharlesNolanArt 5 жыл бұрын

If anyone wants to do this but does not have access to a router, you can cut smaller boards and attach on the inside to form a lip to hold glass.

@waylab867 4 жыл бұрын

It has useful tips for makers like me! thank you!

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@exodous02 5 жыл бұрын

lol, watched this whole thing thinking this was a light box for filming. Still good ideas though, nice vid!

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, glad it wasn't a waste of your time.

@jackwatsonepic626 4 жыл бұрын

I had something similar when I was 14 in the early 80s with a old Conti Board chest of drawers with perspex on the top and a normal lamp inside and it used to make my bedroom look futuristic on a night it is the same with telescopic ladders I designed them when I was 9 but nobody believes me . I remember showing my Grandad because I got the idea of his telescopic aerial on his car and he just laughed 25 years later you can now buy them . And now I tell people in 2020 that I thought of this back in 1979 they don't believe me . I bet there's loads of people out there with similar stories but can't prove it 30 years later

@Sushihunter250 8 жыл бұрын

Instead of using foil tape or gluing tinfoil inside the box, try painting the inside flat white - it will give a more even reflective base and also reflect more light than the foil.

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the tip.

@DawgcityClev 7 жыл бұрын

Flat White? How would that reflect? That would soak in more light.

@rich1051414 7 жыл бұрын

White would reflect diffused light, but also more of it unless the foil is highly reflective, which it isn't. That is a double win for white.

@stevenarvizu3602 5 жыл бұрын

Paa Hawkins did you have any sort of actual knowledge about this before u commented correcting this guy? Like even a little bit? U didn’t think even ‘maybe I should look this up to make sure I’m right’ before u wrote this ?

@williamforsythe5850 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Jim, totally wrong on this one. White paint has a maximum reflictivity value of 15% in most of the developed world. Foil can reach 40% easily. An aluminum sheet that has been mirror polished would be close to 95%.

@hoppelhaase9858 3 жыл бұрын

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@danthemakerman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@erikaquinn2416 4 жыл бұрын

Love the awesome tunes.👌

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Tal.10 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks a lot

@danthemakerman 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@janizzachan2387 4 жыл бұрын

I envy your creativeness..

@johnsaid4654 7 ай бұрын

Awesome job

@hanykomch2368 7 жыл бұрын

I wish you success in your business please !!!!! I want original video in slow motion please I'm very impressed with your carpenter skills. Amazing work

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks but if I uploaded all the footage it would be very long and take too long to upload, sorry.

@hanykomch2368 7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@pttimothys 5 жыл бұрын

actually it easy when you use 2mm white acrylic. and led strip module 5050+ 6000K. just screw it to the wood. and dont need a alumunium foil just use a triplex wood and screw it to box.

@franciscolopez-sc5hw 2 жыл бұрын

gracias por compartir

@wadenvern 6 ай бұрын

flat white paint is a much better reflector and diffuser of light than aluminum tape....just ask all the folks who use grow lights 8D

@CharlesNolanArt 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your design, and use of the strips, but taking those screws in and out seems like they will become loose rather quickly is there not another way? perhaps a hinge on one side and clasp on the other? I don't know just wondering. I'm about to do this.

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Charles Nolan you could probably use some clamps. I’ve had this for a couple of years now and it’s still good. I have opened it up one time to add another strip of LEDs because I wanted it brighter. No issues so far

@nemosthebandit 5 жыл бұрын

Shit man this is dope. I would love a bigger better light box so I’ve been thinking of building one. You should build a smaller portable one.

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Amazon sells these smaller ones that are a decent price. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26S3VY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dathmama-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01M26S3VY&linkId=9aea4709317444582660ace3e5b10015

@nirjamohunta4102 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I made a box 50 inches by 50 inches. How many watts light should I put. I put 24 watt 4 led tube lights but the light is not enough I wish to trace on fabric thanks

@danthemakerman 3 жыл бұрын

I used 16 feet of LED strip lights which worked fairly well. I'm not sure how many bulbs you would need for something that size.

@bonzabonza2758 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, music a bit hard on the ears.

@amirahheng2274 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I need serious help in backlighting for inspection panel. Is it possible to use AC plug n play with dimmable feature? On what height should I place it to be to have it in 60mm box? And have 1030 lumens for 650 x 350 mm box. Thanks in advance! Great work

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I can't help you I am not a lighting expert.

@research75 6 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video, wonderful wood work! Really impressive. Any suggestions for lighting or coating the plastic (or buying plastic) for use in editing old color slides?

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but sorry I can't offer any help regarding slides.

@olgafernandez7684 Жыл бұрын

Super genial❤

@TheGraphictm 5 жыл бұрын

great job!!!

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@vicentetiu6813 4 жыл бұрын

Idol sir Dan I like it your exposure box but how many watts needs it , for the exposure time for the aquasol ER need dol thnx

@mrthebugsbunny 7 жыл бұрын

how about putting in a gel-ish medium or some sort of crystalline medium as a light diffuser (as in LCD screens)? that dcould hide the banding visible from the strips and give a more uniform brightness

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

I was trying to keep this a low budget build and I use this for tracing so the banding doesn't bother me. I've also been told that a light diffuser like the kind they have in fluorescent lights fixtures like in office buildings would probably do the trick too if you are after more diffusion.

@ryanmccaul2690 6 жыл бұрын

This solved a few problems I was dealing with the light source being visible. I'm using white gloss paint for the background but I dont see the use in using 2 poster boards, wouldn't you only need one for the inside? I'm using plexiglass and would like to have the shininess visible on the outside.

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

The poster board is sandwiched in between the glass. I needed two because one wasn't big enough.

@kaylynbarger4155 8 жыл бұрын

Can you use this light box to do product photography to get a pure white background without additional lighting? Thanks great video.

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

+Kaylyn Barger I don't know if this would work for a pure white background. The light is diffused but since the LEDs run along in a strip you still get a vertical strip effect. I am not a photographer by any means but I will try to take a few pictures with this light box as the background and post them with a link.

@johnarmstrong2269 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video Dan the Maker Man...! I want to update my 5ft x 3ft lightbox (wood framed as yours and currently powered by fluorescent tubes) to LEDs. I think your method would work very well at large size though I'm a bit worried about the banding. I notice you run the strips closer together nearer the edge and further apart in the middle - what's your rule for this?

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't really mark the spacing I just eyeballed it, I didn't really have a plan when I made this I just kind of a rough idea of what I wanted to make. I wasn't concerned with banding and it doesn't bother me but if you want to reduce it I think you would need something better than the foam core to act as the diffuser and may want to look in to something that will work better as a diffuser. I'd be curious to see how the LED tubes will look though. Sorry I wasn't more help good luck with your project!

@obizblog5659 5 жыл бұрын

#obizblog .... Perfect handmade has to led box producing idea...

@ADHDbuilt 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan! Cool light box. I had a few tips your you channel. When I followed you to check out your channel, the front page of your channel is your actvity. So I'm seeing what videos you liked, what channels you subbed to (thanks :P). But nothing about your channel/videos. Check out your settings, and change the layout of your channel, put in some playlists (starting with popular videos). You're loosing follow-through clicks/subs by not making it easy to navigate.

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the advice I'll look in to changing it.

@nbstatuscreation9447 6 жыл бұрын

Colum Black-Byron

@CD-rs2pl 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Why is there a grid like background on the? Is it from the lights? I was looking at making a menu board for a restaurant and wanted a clear background to put my image on

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

The grid are you talking about on the thumbnail?

@r1-ing 5 жыл бұрын

The grid is just a bunch of 8.5x11 papers pieced together to make that Batman poster. What you are noticing is those individual sheets of paper overlapping.

@user-ig8ev5cu4e 10 ай бұрын

Where u located could I make me one and ship it I'll pay for it or how much would u charge

@danthemakerman 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the offer but I don't usually sell the stuff I make.

@user-ig8ev5cu4e 10 ай бұрын

@@danthemakerman okay thanks for letting me know

@quentincollier9387 5 жыл бұрын

Hey dude what about the lights and power connector?

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

Links are in the description.

@larrykelley1818 5 жыл бұрын

So did you use 2 pieces of poster board and 2 pieces of glass

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

yes I sandwiched the foam board in between the two pieces of glass.

@lightimetunnelstore8331 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks your video .

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@menanamostafa623 4 жыл бұрын

شكرا اخي

@stever7061 6 жыл бұрын

hello good sir. being that i am an artist of 47 and 1/2 i really like that light table. could you possibly make one for me I am need of a new one ty 👍👍👍great video

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I don't sell these.

@LORDRA1DEN 5 жыл бұрын

@@danthemakerman Sure you do. They cost $1,000, right? lol

@menbocabizares433 4 жыл бұрын

How much uv light does it emit? Thanks?

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry i have no idea.

@akbillionaires5847 4 жыл бұрын

Tell me name of the white paper for light please

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Its called "foam core board"

@e3saahmad75 2 жыл бұрын

How many glass please?

@danthemakerman 2 жыл бұрын

2 pieces of glass.

@davidpaulvandale6222 8 жыл бұрын

used an old range hood, cut a piece of glass to fit, viola, perfect even has a cooling fan

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome, way to be resourceful. That's one of the reasons I used LED light strips to minimize the heat. Thanks for watching I appreciate it.

@macpakinga94 7 жыл бұрын

that's a lot of work plus I ain't got aircom and a saw

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

What's aircom?

@joshholdren8158 7 жыл бұрын

Dan The Maker Man air compressor

@antoniovaegas8080 5 жыл бұрын

Nolopuedocreer

@janizzachan2387 4 жыл бұрын

Huhuhuhu wish i can have one like that 😭

@BrokenLifeCycle 8 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you just use a spray paint to fog the glass instead?

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

That's what I did with my old light box I spray painted it with some frosted glass spray paint. It doesn't diffuse the light well enough you can still see the light source underneath concentrated in one area.

@jpstoybricks472 8 жыл бұрын

What kind of board did you use where the LED light is attached?

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

It's called hard board or backer board it's pretty thin stuff about 1/4 inch. You could also use 1/4 inch plywood. Thanks for watching.

@murilodj 7 жыл бұрын

Muito bom seu trabalho!

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MareckiGames 8 жыл бұрын

Kto przy wpisywaniu *BOXDEL* też się pomylił i napisał *BOXLED* ? XD

@Boygasm 8 жыл бұрын

Plexiglass would be ideal

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

I agree, it would have been way lighter too, but I was trying to do this on a limited budget. Thanks for watching.

@luigifrancesco7958 5 жыл бұрын

Hi，are you a manufacturer for producing LED products?

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

No I am not.

@luigifrancesco7958 5 жыл бұрын

@@danthemakerman Are you interested in aluminum profile?

@danthemakerman 5 жыл бұрын

@@luigifrancesco7958 Sorry but I'm not sure what you are asking me.

@zamiraclarkstudent7200 4 жыл бұрын

How much would you charge me if I wanted to order one from you?

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't sell these.

@g.ctoluca5229 5 жыл бұрын

de donde vas a sacar toda esa herramienta, no mamen.

@asiorgad1 6 жыл бұрын

nice

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@16812lynn 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you get led light tape kit, what is name brand?

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

+Lynn C I bought from Amazon here is the link,www.amazon.com/Flexible-Lights-Daylight-Non-waterproof-Lighting/dp/B00HSF65MC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 this one has 300 LED lights there are other kits that have less or more I believe so be careful when ordering. Also the color of the lights can be different this are "Daylight" LEDs.

@hgainey0810 7 жыл бұрын

I don't want to make a display box, where can I buy one?

@the_wright_shots 7 жыл бұрын

Amazon sells many different types of Light Boxes.

@thecentralscrutinizer5105 6 жыл бұрын

at a display box store near you 1-800-display

@eksine 5 жыл бұрын

Home Depot or Lowe's has this for sale too but it's way better just to buy it from Amazon

@lyhok9430 8 жыл бұрын

Can we use aluminum foil

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

+Ly Hok I would say yes you can. But you will have to glue it or tape it some how. The silver tape I use is basically aluminum foil with adhesive or glue on the back already. Good luck!

@lyhok9430 8 жыл бұрын

thank you

@KagedCreations08XX 8 жыл бұрын

Looks much more effective, and looks like a pretty cheap build.

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@115beauty 8 жыл бұрын

What brand were the LED's from?

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't remember I got them from Amazon. They were about $15.

@115beauty 8 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks

@godsartist_33 7 жыл бұрын

I'll pay you to make a big one for me, how much would you charge???

@danthemakerman 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't do commission work.

@user-wc7wd7ek1w 6 жыл бұрын

Рука лицо

@ToddBizCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Too many dark lines

@franciscolopez-sc5hw 2 жыл бұрын

queda horrible las rayas d elas luces

@rubenscesarmarinho6987 6 жыл бұрын

muiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiito bom cabra

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

@lorenaroma 4 жыл бұрын

Do You have a link for the tape and can You show my how to set it up for power. I have thought about adding this tk my Salkn road sign because there isn power out there I would either have tk run a power cord out there or hook to a car battery or something. Suggestions? I'd post a photo of my sign but there isnt an option here.goo.gl/images/C6tuH9

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

Are you asking about the aluminum tape? If so just google aluminum tape, they sell it places like Home Depot in the Air Conditioning supply section. As far as powering it up, not sure how to help you there. I just plug this in to a standard wall outlet. You might need something that is battery operated. Try searching on Amazon for battery powered LED lights. Good luck!

@thasaganteng4206 4 жыл бұрын

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