![]() ![]() Then I cut the polystyrene plate to size (basically I just shortened it) so it fit in to the wooden frame. I super glued the power plug in one of the 4 holes in the side panel of the frame. This way I can remove the panel any time I want and mess around with the guts of the box easier. You could also glue it but in case any of your LEDs die out the rest of the strip doesn’t work and you would have a hard time with fixing it. Then I screwed the bottom panel on to the frame. If you don’t know how to solder you don’t have to I just think it looks neater this way. Technically I could have just glued the entire strip uncut but then the strip would create folds in the curves and it would look like a mess. Then I soldered wires across the strip to reconnect it. Because this was a cheapo led strip it had no markings for polarity or direction the strip runs in so before I cut it up I made sure to mark the strip myself. I did this because I was afraid these cheapo LEDs would overheat easily but they don’t so… yeah… The box is about 5cm thick so it’s not really THAT big but it could have been smaller. I made a wooden frame with a thin wood panel for the bottom. That put me at a grand total of about €15 or $17. I already had some spare wood and wire lying around so I didn’t have to worry about that. The ideal thing would be to use a milky white polystyrene plate because it diffuses the light but they are a bit more expensive (not by much though). You can use any number of materials for the top plate. I bought a clear 2mm thick polystyrene plate. But make sure you adjust for your LEDs voltage and that you are sure that you know what you are doing. ![]() One way would be to use an old computer power supply or an old phone charger. But there are a couple of ways you can make your own power source for projects like this. It came with a power source and converter so I didn’t have to worry about the power source. Well I thought the same and decided to make my own light table from scratch. I bet you are thinking: “Why would I spend all that money on something so simple? It’s a table or a box with a PVC sheet and a light underneath.” Basically they range anywhere from $50 and even up to $600. But those things cost money, especially the high end ones like from Copic. ![]() It eliminates the use of rubber erasers and makes your work faster and more efficient. Then, carefully use a sander to get the top totally flush.A light table is a handy tool to have if you are an illustrator. Step 5: Fill in the gaps between the boards with a simple homemade “putty.” To make the putty, use the same glue and the sawdust from the sawed wood. PRO TIP: To avoid bowing, alternate the grain so it goes cup up, cup down, and so on. After tightening the clamps on bottom, I added clamps across the top to help with bowing. I had all the boards laying on large clamps. Apply glue and spread on edges of boards (hurry… it dries fast!) and stick the boards together. I decided to try the glue-up method (I used Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue). There are a few different methods for making a tabletop…glue-up, pocket holes, biscuits. Step 3: Cut and build the legs like shown, or modify for your preferences. PRO TIP: save the sawdust from your cut wood to mix with wood glue and fill gaps later on in the project. I mitered one side to be a 45-degree angle, used clamps, wood glue, and screws to reinforce. For my table size, I used 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in board, but you can use a 2 x 4 or whatever works for your table size. When getting wood, make sure to check your boards and make sure they are straight! Step 1: the lumber from the lumberyard was only finished on 3 sides, so I cut the last side to size. There’s nothing better than a DIY solid wood table that’s kid-friendly, durable, and functional all in one.īelow I’m sharing how to DIY this Studio McGee table for your kitchen or dining room for only $200 using maple wood. I decided to take on the challenge of building this table myself because I really loved the designer look of it. When I saw Studio McGee’s Iva dining table I knew I had to have it but didn’t want to spend the $4,200. ![]()
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