gtoyeah Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I was able to find some thick plexiglass and used a router. click HERE for a short video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 You can make a box out of scrap wood and get a piece of plexiglass from box store to fill in. Cut out some letters and tape these to the plexiglass. Then spray paint the plexiglass white. I lined the inside of box with aluminum foil to reflect the light forward and used some old C-9 bulbs inside the box to illuminate with. I added the emblem you see in the photo before I painted also. This has been used for four years now and still works for under $20 investment.Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 ....... old computer runs a power pint presentation.Like beer out of a fire hose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundra52 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 This is my first year transmitting so asked a sign guy I know if he could make up a cheap sign. He used scraps he had laying around. Total price "FREE"! Just got to wrap the frame & light it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjflory Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) I made a "light box" out of 1 x 4's and used 1/8" white melamine for the back. I used white lexan for the front and masked "tune to 106.9"and spray painted everything flat back. Then removed the masking and it looked great. I used Holiday Coro LED modules inside for light.The light bounces off the white melamine well and the white lexan glow evenly with no hot spots. I actually looks very professional. You can useletters printed from publisher or alike as well to cut the masking. I also put my radio transmitter inside the box since its waterproof.Bout 30 bucks.tj Edited November 3, 2012 by tjflory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundra52 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Tj sounds like an awesome design. I might have to steal your blue prints for next years sign. Lol! Can you post a pic or many pics? Then I can submit it to my engineering depart (6yr old daughter) for approval. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Holiday Coro style. Mine can be seen from space. Edited November 3, 2012 by wbottomley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundra52 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Space the finale frontier. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjflory Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Here's a pic.tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundra52 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 ........... I also put my radio transmitter inside the box since its waterproof.Awesome Idea!!I'm using a 10" x 14" piece of clear acrilic to make my light box. used vinol letters/numbers to mask. Spray painted with light absorbing flat black paint (camo paint by rustolium). realized I didn't double check the frequincy I choose. scraped off the 5 and re masked with a 9 (92.9). then clear coated it (water proof). I'm going to glue defuser behind the text and use 3 C9 bulbs. I'll post a picture of the complete box when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 here is the plastic part done. $5 from homedepot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundra52 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Great idea! Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsk0tt Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Is there a Template out there for a 18 x 24" Sign out there? I dont mind Drilling holes in Cor-Plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Boyd Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Order a banner from shindigz.com and put a spotlight on it. They're only about $15 plus shipping. Run down to HD or Lowes and pick up a couple pieces of 2" PVC and a few Y connectors and build a quick frame. Tape it and paint it red and leave the white to resemble Candy cane striping. Banner, PVC and paint about $30. and about an hour for the build. Just make sure you find out how long it will be for shipping. If I don't forget, I'll get a pic of mine and post. It'll be later this evening. Edited November 6, 2012 by Ron Boyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceMedic Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sorry .. the image I have for my sign is on my gallery.I just did a google search for Christmas backgrounds and found one I like.Took it into photoshop and added the text. Makes it look like the snowmenare looking at the sign.A friend of mine printed it off in his sign shop for about $30About $20 worth of wood and I had it framed in a box.Added a string of C6 bulbs into it and it gives it a nice even lighting effect.http://www.pbase.com/dgeall/image/128604203Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just finished it! Under $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjflory Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just finished it! Under $20The plumbers tape is a nice touch!tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman7711 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 The plumbers tape is a nice touch!tjWhat plummers tape? That's metal strapping retaining the c9 bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjflory Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 What plummers tape? That's metal strapping retaining the c9 bulbs.Oooh... sorry... they look so much alike tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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