DIY Lighting

[Probst]

I take no credit for this guide, I actually found it while I was searching for pumpkin stencils online. You can see the original here.

I am no electrician, but I think I could handle a small project like this. I have thought about doing this to make my own fixtures that can support high wattage CFL lights, right now I'm stuck with those dinky cheap 'clamp lamps' from Wall-Mart®.

Cannabis.com and myself DO NOT claim any responsibility to loss or damages from following this guide. If you follow and build this light fixture you do so at your OWN RISK!

Let's get to it:
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This is an inexpensive Portable Light to make:

DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL 100% COMPLETED !

Tools and Parts:
1. Extension cord (8 to 15 foot)
2. Octagon Electrical Box w/ 1/2 inch knockouts
3. 1/2 inch cable fitting
4. Porcelain Ceiling Lampholder
5. Electrical Tape
6. Light Bulb

1. Screwdriver
2. Wire Strippers
3. Pair of Pliers

You can find these supplies at stores like Home Depot®, Lowes®, Menards®, your local mom and pop hardware store, etc.. They should be relatively inexpensive, $1-$6 USD depending on brand, etc.

Step One:

Cut off the receptacle End of the Extension cord; strip the ends off the wire using your wire strippers, and twist each wire

Step Two:

Push in (by tapping hard) one of side knockouts with a screwdriver.
Twist the metal from the inside with a pair of pliers to remove it.
NOTE: The two screws shown on the top of the box are included with the Lamp holder.

Step Three:

Place your cable fitting in the hole; make sure the nut is tight inside the electrical box.

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Probst Reviewed by Probst on 10-22-2010. DIY Lighting I take no credit for this guide, I actually found it while I was searching for pumpkin stencils online. You can see the original here. I am no electrician, but I think I could handle a small project like this. I have thought about doing this to make my own fixtures that can support high wattage CFL lights, right now I'm stuck with those dinky cheap 'clamp lamps' from Wall-Mart®. Cannabis.com and myself DO NOT claim any responsibility to loss or damages from following this guide. If you Rating: 5

[Probst]

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Step Four:

Thread your wire through the cable fitting about 4 inches, and tighten both screws with a screwdriver.

Step Five:

Lay your lamp holder on top of the box and wrap the wire around each screw; tighten screws with screwdriver.

Step Six:

As an extra safety measure, cover screws with electrical tape.

Step Seven:

Mount lamp holder on top of box with supplied screws. Screw in a light bulb according to the wattage your lamp holder can support. Now Plug it in. You now have a portable light!

[randomking]

i think you just saved my life i bought some porcelain lampholders today becuse they looked ez and "small" for my box...would have ben interesting to see how the milar felt after i turned it on