Garden Light

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Garden Light https://tinkersprojects.com/ <a href="https://twitter.com/TinkersProjects"><img width="250" src="https://www.tinkersprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-12-at-12.19.09-pm.png"></a> We needed new garden lights near the outdoor seating area for a long time. I had plans to refurbish the old lights with a fresh lighting module, but it wasn't easy. The paint on them was stubborn and refused to budge, despite my best efforts with sandblasting. The office where I work replaced their old fluorescent lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs, which left me with a stack of discarded diffusers. That's when I spotted the plastic diffuser and had an idea - could I laser cut it? I took one home and ran a test, and to my surprise, it worked perfectly. Days later, I got another idea - why not create a custom garden light from that plastic diffuser? I had everything I needed to bring this project to life. This design is sleek and consists of three parts: the light diffuser, the top cover, and the light stand. Each part plays a crucial role in creating a beautiful and functional garden light. Light Diffuser The light diffuser is an old office fluorescent light that has been laser cut into shape. It's the perfect starting point for our custom design. Top Cover The top cover is made from black 2mm acrylic and has been precision-cut to fit perfectly over the light diffuser. Its sleek design adds a touch of sophistication to our garden light. Light Stand The light stand is constructed from a sturdy 16mm aluminum tube, which holds both the light and the wire in place. It's a simple yet effective solution that keeps everything organized. Parts Required To bring this project to life, you'll need the following parts: * 2 mm black acrylic for the top cover * A 3-4 mm plastic diffuser for the lamp * An MR16 GU5.3 G4 Wire Connector Halogen LED Bulbs Holder Base Socket * 6mm M3 screws (12 pieces) for the top cover * 10mm M3 screws (12 pieces) for the lamp * 15mm M3 screws (2 pieces) for the MR16 socket Note: All holes in 3D printed parts are 2.5mm and require tapping unless self-tappers are used. Keep Up to Date Stay informed about new updates, additions, and projects by following these links: Project page -> https://tinkersprojects.com/project/garden-lights/ YouTube channel -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKP_tvYR-g-a7-40U1djMg This Thing -> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3860642 My Profile -> https://www.thingiverse.com/haybailes/about Twitter -> https://twitter.com/TinkersProjects <a href="https://twitter.com/TinkersProjects"><img width="250" src="https://www.tinkersprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-12-at-12.19.09-pm.png"></a> <a href="youtube.com/channel/UCaKP_tvYR-g-a7-40U1djMg"><img width="200" src="https://www.tinkersprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-12-at-12.19.09-pm-2.png"></a> See Other Projects Have a look at this and other projects I've done: https://tinkersprojects.com/