| Large
(24" x 24") heavy duty light box that is easy to build
and strong enough for leaning on. |
| My light
box is made with 1x10 piece of lumber cut in 3 equal cuts to
make 4 --- 24" long boards. For a lower and lighter weight
box you could use a 1x4 board. I had my lumber company make
the three cuts. I then screwed the corners together to form
a box. I had the lumber company cut a 1/4" thick piece
of Plexiglas to make a sturdy see through top. |
| Drill
holes and screw Plexiglas to the top of your box. For the light
I chose a florescent undercounter light. They are easy to screw
into the inside of the box. They are also low heat and much
nicer than incandescent light. They have an off/on switch right
on the light. |
| I chose
to make my light box tall so I don't have to bend much when
using it on a table. It does make it heavier though. I also
put drawer pulls on two sides to make it easier to lift. Those
would be optional. |
| I designed
this to be the easiest to make from one board. It is sturdy
and I often take it to retreats for everyone to use. It is also
safe for small children to use when tracing. |
