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This is a full, 9-bulb version that is very close to the $225 original but at a much lower cost. The goal was quality - using a bakelite box, mirrored acrylic lid, gold screws, and chrome controls - yet keeping cost under control, using plastic sockets instead of porcelain, and a cheap but functional dimmer.
Special thanks to the Mad SCientist Tubelamp author and the guys that responded with their own projects. I am posting this separately, because the "Mad Scientist" project went for the antique look and used 4 bulbs. This is an attemp to use the same modern look that the original has. It was quite a challenge, particularly in finding the right components. If you need more details, check out the Full Tubelamp DIY on my website. It has the same DIY as here but is much more detailed with tons of additional pics.
Special thanks to the Mad SCientist Tubelamp author and the guys that responded with their own projects. I am posting this separately, because the "Mad Scientist" project went for the antique look and used 4 bulbs. This is an attemp to use the same modern look that the original has. It was quite a challenge, particularly in finding the right components. If you need more details, check out the Full Tubelamp DIY on my website. It has the same DIY as here but is much more detailed with tons of additional pics.
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The materials needed are as follows:
The Box - from SurplusSales.com - make sure to select the one marked "(ENC) CASE-KS12". It is a black bakelite shiny box 6-1/2" x 5" - $5
Mirrored Acrylic - 2 x 2 foot piece is $27 (enough for 12 TubeLamp tops - each top is 6-1/2" x 5" - $27
Socket Button-Head Screws - part #10495, 6-32 threadsize, 1/4" long - 11 cents apiece
Duplicolor Gold Paint - $5
Lamp Cord w/wall plug and pigtails. Or just strip a cheap extension cord. $3
Sockets - Black Plastic, from SurplusSales - only $7.50 for 10
The Box - from SurplusSales.com - make sure to select the one marked "(ENC) CASE-KS12". It is a black bakelite shiny box 6-1/2" x 5" - $5
Mirrored Acrylic - 2 x 2 foot piece is $27 (enough for 12 TubeLamp tops - each top is 6-1/2" x 5" - $27
Socket Button-Head Screws - part #10495, 6-32 threadsize, 1/4" long - 11 cents apiece
Duplicolor Gold Paint - $5
Lamp Cord w/wall plug and pigtails. Or just strip a cheap extension cord. $3
Sockets - Black Plastic, from SurplusSales - only $7.50 for 10
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