Hello All! Awhile back I posted on the forum for backlighting advice for this project, so I figured I'd share a few pictures.
Found a similar design via a google search, and spent a couple hours re-tracing the small, crummy image in Solidworks whilst changing and adding to the image to make it cut well on my machine. You can see where I cut out the tabs for hanging it on the wall before taking the picture.
Then bent the flange on the bottom for the LED strip, and bent and welded on the tabs for hanging.
Back from powdercoat after only 4hours!!!! Decided on "Satin Black"
Finished product with lighting installed - Does anybody have any suggestions as to how to keep the led strip from coming back up? The adhesive on this cheap roll I got off of Ebay is GARBAGE. Can I use superglue or something similar?
I'd appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
-Calvin
Backlit Chicago Skyline
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Re: Backlit Chicago Skyline
Looks GREAT Calvin. Keep up the good work.
Rick
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Arclight 9600 4x8 table
Hypertherm PM65
Acc. Plate Marker, 4 inch Pipe Cutter, Wood Router package
Quincy Q54 compressor 2 stage, 5hp, 60 gal
Refrigerated air dryer & 4 stage filtration system
Software Mach 3, Sheetcam, Solid Edge 2D, Inkscape
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Re: Backlit Chicago Skyline
Well Done!
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Re: Backlit Chicago Skyline
I use Goop it is clear and holds like crazy and is flexible you can get it a home depot paint department.
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Re: Backlit Chicago Skyline
very creative.