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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