How to build a DIY Lightboard?

[JustinMcAbbe]

Hi Team,

I am looking to may my own Lightboard as per the following youtube example ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agsUU9i__hc

and this example - https://learningglass.eu/products-en/ic-lge/ Something that will fit on a normal desk for a Webcam, dont need the lights, just the Plastic glass and frame

I wanted to get some suggestion to the parts and to make the frame, probably can do it out of wood 

[Dave-1]

Hello @JustinMcAbbe 

I just had a look on the Bunnings website and came up with this. 900 * 600mm clear acrylic sheet Its supposed to be light weight.

Looking at that style design you could use Lattice extension leg so you could mount the LED's first then the sheet on top. Maybe rivit or bolt the chanel to each other?

Or timber if you wanted a timber frame I have seen them for lattice framing with a channel cut into one side. (cant find it on the Bunnings webside but have it at home) 

Would be interesting to see what you build

Dave

[EricL]

Hello @JustinMcAbbe 

Thanks for sharing your question about building a D.I.Y lightboard. It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Dave-1. Just to add to the suggestions made, I recommend having a look at using 42 x 19mm 2.4m DAR Pine Premium. It will be much easier to use as it already has a dressed finish on its surface and will not require heavy sanding. I also suggest looking at Pine Moulding for edging to hold the Perspex in place.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[JeremySaunders]

Hey @JustinMcAbbe,

I'm really interested to here if you progressed with this, as I'm looking to do the same. Great advice from Dave and Eric.

Cheers,

Jeremy

[JoeAzza]

Hi @JustinMcAbbe , I like the idea of the light board, I didn’t know what it was called until know, I thank you for posting to the Bunnings site.

for the frame , have a look at aluminium or timber picture frames, for the Perspex/acrylic. If you can’t build the frame, either go to a picture frame company that will make it for you or buy cheap print with the frame you want to use, just remove the picture and backing, then use the frame, mounting it to your stand/supports.

[EricL]

Hello @JeremySaunders 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let me tag @JustinMcAbbe as well to make sure they are made aware of your question. It would be interesting to find out if Justin made any progress with their build or if they made any alterations to their plans. 

I'm sure you've had a look at our suggestions, if you have any other questions about the build, please let us know.

Eric