How can I build a compact hood with an intergrated light trap?
Added by: MarvinM92 Last edited by: MarvinM92 Viewed: 922 times Rated by 17 users: 8.44/10 Contributed by: MrE The following are somewhat detailed instructions for constructing a shielded hood/reflector with an integrated light trap designed for a small cabinet… It can certainly be scaled up for larger lights, but a 70w HPS (Home Depot security light) was used here… Final Product *Note: While researching on other hoods/reflectors (Jackerspackle, Nimby, NGB, Tick, etc…) this problem often popped up… How do you bend sheet metal w/out a proper press brake? This method works like a dream and requires only a few pieces of scrap wood… Primary Tools: • Tin snips • Rivet gun • Square / Straightedge • Utility knife • Drill • Good marker for layouts Materials: • Sheet Metal – Picked up large sheet of decent gage sheet for $8 at The HomeDeopt… • HPS Light • Glass Shield • Plug and Wire • Paint – White & Black – Use HIGH TEMPERATURE only… (For BBQ Grills/Engines/Radiators) • Weather
