Modern DIY LED Rings of Light
by
ChrisGagnon
11 Materials
$40
8 Hours
Medium
This Project was inspired by a light I saw on pinterest
called rings of Saturn. I wanted to put my own twist
on it by using segmentation. I have always been
interested in wood segmentation and the projects that
you can make with it. This project is inexpensive and
requires very little tools. All your friends will be so
impressed when you start making things using this
new skill you are gonna learn here. One thing I want
you to take away from this video is that you don't
need to spend hours building a fancy jig for your table
saw to do perfect segmentation projects and I am
going to show you how right now. so lets get started.
https://youtu.be/aEiH4d_TOhc
Modern LED Segmented Rings Light
Modern LED Segmented Rings LightThis Project was inspired by a light I saw on pinterest called rings of Saturn. I wanted to put my own twist on it by using segmentation. I have always been interested in wood segmentation and the projects that you can make with it. This project is inexpensive and requires very little tools. All your friends will be so impressed when you start making things using this new skill you are gonna learn here. One thing I want you to take away from this video is that you don't need to spend hours building a fancy jig for your table saw to do perfect segmentation projects and I am going to show you how right now. so lets get started.
Here is a link to my YouTube Channel https://goo.gl/GiEiLe
Materails
Flexible LED Strips 5 Meter 300SMDs http://amzn.to/2yad52g
WhitePex Pipe
Grey Twisted 18/2 Rayon Covered http://amzn.to/2yad52g
Wood Stain, 32 oz, Carbon Gray
Brass Plated Wood Screw Assortment, 500 Piece
Lights Suspension Installation Hardwarehttp://amzn.to/2yad52g
Power Transformer
coupling flashing constuction adhisabe 1x4 pine board 8 ft long
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Cut 1 ¼ inch off of the width of an 8 ft. 1x4 pine board you will need 4 boards. you can use what ever boards you like pine oak its your choice.My boards came from an old pallet crate I found. But I did have to buy a few.
Cut 1 ¼ inch off of the width of an 8 ft. 1x4 pine board you will need 4 boards. you can use what ever boards you like pine oak its your choice.My boards came from an old pallet crate I found. But I did have to buy a few.
Next set up your chop saw to 11.5 degrees and place a stopblock at 8 inches from the left side of the blade.I used this digital tool to set up my saw it makes things much easier and every cut will come out perfect.I put a link to the tool in the intro and i found the cheapest source. I hope this helps
Now make 32 cuts from the 1x4 boards for each ring you willneed 32 pieces 2 in wide and 16 pieces 1 ½ inch wide. Stack all of these on the same side and do not flip or turn them.do not change your saw until you have cut all your parts or it will make gaps in your parts
Now make 32 cuts from the 1x4 boards for each ring you willneed 32 pieces 2 in wide and 16 pieces 1 ½ inch wide. Stack all of these on the same side and do not flip or turn them.do not change your saw until you have cut all your parts or it will make gaps in your parts
Next you can start gluing them all together. Using a bungee cordand some rope make a rubber band type clamp. Allow them all to dry for a few hrs then start the next one.
Next glue the inner ring to the bottom ring as the spacer.
I used water proof glue on this project to protect if from the weather i will be putting this out side
Now its time to sand and stain the parts. Us 180 then 220 grit to make the wood nice and smooth. this will also make your stain more even.I chose to use some out door stain and give it a coat of clear poly.let it dry over night and use a ventilated area.I put links to the materials in the intro that will have the cheapest prices and the exact materials that i used
Get Some Help If you can and use gloves
Once you have sanded and stained all the parts you can getyour ¾ PEX water pipe and cut it to fit inside the ring.I put the LED lights in the intro so you can get the same ones if you want.Now insert your LED lights into the PEX piping. Next cut the LED to length.After that you are ready to assemble the ring using screws ofyour choice attach the top leaving the wires for the power out so that you can connect power.
Now score the metal using a utility knife several times. Thiswill allow it to break on the score.Now using some construction adhesive glue the metal on tothe ring and secure it with tape while it dries.
Now connect your cable hangers using some 1 in long aluminumangle.Now connect your electrical wire for power using solder and shrink wrap.I put links to the wire in the intro.
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Thank you Chris
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Really Nice
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This is BEAUTIFUL!! What I'd like to know is just how much light does this put out? Like is it equal to a couple 100Watt bulbs or 60's or what? I think I'll get my husband to help me and we'll make one to use in our gazebo.