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Parts Needed
15-FEB-2003

Parts Needed

I have used all 1/2 inch CPVC pipe and fitting on the whole project. The sizes here will make a nice desktop Light Box, you can make it any size you want or need. Just remember you will need 2 pices the same size for the width and 2 of the same size for the depth. The 4 legs will all be the same. I did not use the cleaner on the pipe before I glued it, I just don't plan on running any water thought it so I see no need for it. The glue holds just fine without it.

Olympus C-2100UZ
1/3s f/8.0 at 9.0mm iso100 full exif

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Mike 08-Aug-2008 16:44
Just a small alteration to the plan - I added a screw socket to the bottom of the legs so that the feet could be moderately adjusted for slightly uneven surfaces (or a b ad glue job ;) )

So instead of regular caps, threaded caps with the addition of inserts into the legs with threading. Cap is like a nut and insert is like a bolt. Adds about $1 CDN to the cost.
Guest 07-Jan-2008 19:35
Great design, but I suggest you fix the spelling errors in your light box
height not hight

Length not legnth
Guest 04-Jul-2006 04:58
You can glue the parts that comprise the front and back sides, then just friction fit the front and back together into a "box" when you need them. That way you can store the parts flat, without having the whole structure wobbly when assembled.
Alan Mars 30-Apr-2006 16:22
I suppose you could glue the caps and the elbows on one pipe just to keep them in place but me, I would make sure it was able to be dismantled so I can throw it into a closet when I'm not using it. Today, I'm going out and getting the materials to build one of these. This is a great idea.
Alan Mars 29-Apr-2006 20:53
May I suggest not gluing the pipes together for easier mobility/storage.