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Re: [OM] Re: Cheap trix - Diffuser/light bank (update)

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Cheap trix - Diffuser/light bank (update)
From: Gary Edwards <edwardsg@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 16:55:10 -0600
I don't know if this trick has been mentioned...

Cut 1 to 1.5 inch lengths of PVC pipe.  Slit them lengthwise and you
have clips that spring around the same size pipe - perfect for clipping
diffusion mateial to the PVC pipe frame.

Gary Edwards

Rick Beckrich wrote:

> Thanks everyone.
>
> 20 feet of half-inch PVC = 1.94
>  4  PVC 90 elbows@.18 =  .72
>   1 old thin bedsheet      =   n/c
>    4 used safety pins       =     "
>
> Result 4' X 3' light bank
>
> Total cost                      $2.66
>
> Actually, bought PVC cement, but didn't need it.
> The friction fit works fine. The pipe cut easily, just saw
> a groove around the perimeter (put a wrap of masking
> tape around it to guide you) and snap it off.
> I just hung the frame from a ceiling planter hook to try it.
> Works great. Try it.
>
> Next.. a PCV frame covered with a $1.50 foil "space blanket"
> for a reflector... or am I getting too expensive here?
>
> Rick - enlightened in VA
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