Light Box
#34
I used an old flatbed scanner that wasn't being used anymore. Removed the "lid", took out the inside stuff, bought a small stick light from Wal-Mart that I can slide in the end and it is a perfect light box for me. Only expense was the light and it was not too bad.
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More of my repurposing! LOL We had two refrigerators, our new one and one that came with the house. When one went out I saved one the glass shelves..my DIL took the other one. It makes a perfect large light box when placed on a table with an under the counter florescent under it. The sides are already slanted with the metal frame and it is stored in the closet when not in use.
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Thanks for sharing BellaBoo.
#38
Light box
About 30 years ago, I purchased a professional light box about 19 X 25 inches. It has a ¼ inch thick plexi top and a metal frame with two long light tubes inside, each with a switch. It cost about $225 then. Yes, it cost a bundle, but it was the best purchase I've ever made and over the years the cost is minimal. No standing at windows feeling the blood drain from my arm anymore--I just sit it on my lap or the table and trace away. Have only replaced one florescent bulb in all that time. And it's large enough to do most sizes.
SandyQuilter
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Go to the $ store and fnd yourself a clear plastic cotainer with a lid. The come in diffeent szes. Use a batterie operated lantern and you are set. Can also find them a Big Lots. Handy for moving to any room and you can keep the light and papers, material together in the box.
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