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kkiel02
Fri, 17th Jun 2011, 06:36 PM
Looking for recommendations here. It will hold 3 Lumen Bright reflectors. I will have it hanging from the ceiling. Right now I was thinking about using 2x1 wood I have laying around and just making a base for the reflectors to slip inside. Going to be doing this Sunday so any advice/help is welcome.
Teeb
Fri, 17th Jun 2011, 07:42 PM
I have some adjustable light arms that you could mount a rail to.
kkiel02
Fri, 17th Jun 2011, 08:44 PM
I think I am just going to mount it to the studs in the ceiling but thanks for the offer. Im still trying to get an idea of what it will look like though.
FireWater
Sat, 18th Jun 2011, 03:49 PM
I have some aluminum channel laying around the garage if u want it Kevin.
Texreefer
Sat, 18th Jun 2011, 03:58 PM
I have some aluminum channel laying around the garage if u want it Kevin.
thats the route I would go
hobogato
Sat, 18th Jun 2011, 04:11 PM
i have a couple of 6' pieces of that aluminum channel you are welcome to as well.
buck27
Sat, 18th Jun 2011, 08:52 PM
Aluminum is the way to go for sure.
BSJF
Sat, 18th Jun 2011, 09:50 PM
What they said.
kkiel02
Sat, 18th Jun 2011, 10:16 PM
I will probably take yall up on it. I had my plans pushed back a little today so will probably hold off till next weekend. I think 6' might work but is yours longer John?
CoryDude
Sun, 19th Jun 2011, 12:12 AM
Kevin, I have a rivet gun and possibly some 1/4" rivets laying around if you want to use them.
kkiel02
Sun, 19th Jun 2011, 12:35 AM
I havent used a rivet gun. I might need a crash course. This would hold the aluminum together I suppose?
FireWater
Sun, 19th Jun 2011, 05:01 PM
The rivet gun should be fine to use Kevin. I am not sure how long the pieces I have are. I need to go out to the garage and free them from captivity - if I can remember which corner they are in. I have plenty of them to make a rack. Call me so we can work something out for you to pick them up. I am going to be at a class in Austin Tuesday through Thursday. No plans so far for Friday or the weekend other than working on my tank.
CoryDude
Sun, 19th Jun 2011, 05:08 PM
Yeah, it doesn't take much pactice to use the gun. You just make your hole with the drill and use the rivet gun to tighten and break the rivet. It's the best way to secure the different pieces together IMO. I built my light rack two years ago and it's still in excellent shape.
kkiel02
Sun, 19th Jun 2011, 09:26 PM
That sounds good guys. I will work on the light rack this weekend so I'll give yall a call then. Prolly saturday.