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A little project I'm currently working on, a magnifier lamp. The base is wood, the arms wood and aluminium and the head will be 3D printed. I've got 24 bright white LEDs to go around the outside and a x3 lens from a cheap magnifying glass. I've also a smaller x5 magnifier that I might make an adapter for.
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Hey Andy,
That looks great! When it's all done, post the link to the project page on your site and I'll get it added here.
Ken
Will do. Another quick picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by kbalch
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Very good work ..
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Looks good! The 3D-printed head is interesting. Do post up the project when you're done.
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I started a test print yesterday and it's right on my limits regarding size, it's also going to be a very long print duration if I print it in good quality. So best not to start at 8pm!
The final print of the head would be thicker, I assume? I'm really interested because a magnifying light is one of the projects on my list.
Yes, it should be about 12mm, I was trying to print it too quickly so the edges had gone all wobbly.
More work in progress Three cornered thumb-wheels - Workshopshed
I like the adjustable arms those could be usefully for quite a few different things
I've printed the big magnifier head, that took 6hrs 45minutes + cooling time. The hole for the lens is not quite right but I believe I can sand it so it fits as I deliberately made the wall size quite thick. Some of the holes for the LEDs will also need a run through with a file or drill bit.
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Hey Andy,
Very cool. Nice progress, too. Can't wait to see the final product. Keep at it!
Ken
The lamp was a bit top heavy at full extension so I melted some lead into the base. I also printed some more thumbwheels so I now have a full set.
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Next wiring up and a revarnish.
Hi Andy,
A bit of a work in progress, then? :cool:
Did the wood scorch much from the lead? What's keeping the lead from just dropping out of the lamp base?
Ken
No, I was surprised that the wood did not burn. In theory it should have done as the melting point of lead is about 70deg above the burning point of wood. There was a bit of bubbling of the varnish but no smoke.
Basically the hole is a bit rough so the lead is wedged in the hole, which is quite deep.
However there will be a front panel of stainless steel screwed over the front which holds the switch and power socket.
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The lights are in and the lid is on, so it's quite close to being finished
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