While reading various threads in this forum, I observed people spending upwards of 20 bucks making light assemblies using modified bathroom fixtures, and I thought; why do that when you can make something better yourself for about half the price? So here it is: plans to my 136w compact fluorescent fixture.

Shopping list:
Some scrap sheet metal
4 light sockets w/pigtails and 90 deg. Mounting brackets (lowes part #75121 â??phenolicâ??)
1 can of flat white spray paint
1/8� inner diameter rubber grommets
Wire connectors (the in line tap kind)
An old plug from a tv or something- make sure it has the polarized end (one prong larger)
A small assortment of machine screws, nuts, and locking washers
Marine epoxy, caulk, or any kind of paintable sealer you can use to seal the edges to keep them from leaking light


Tools Required:
Sheet metal scissors or â??aircraftâ? tin snips
Screwdriver
Pliers
Utility knife
Straight edge
Black magic marker
3 pieces of scrap plywood or â??OSBâ? (must be at least 14â? long)
A couple of C-Clamps
Drill with assorted metal bits
Rivet gun with a few rivets
Protractor (that plastic half circle ruler thing you used to measure angles back in high school)