How to build a light box!

In this video Andy Glass with Glass Impressions will show you how to build a light box. This light box is great for tracing, stencil work, and weeding vinyl decals.
Primary construction methods: Box joints and rabbits
Primary finish: Dark brown stain and polyurethane
See what tools and supplies I use: astore.amazon.com/glassimpre0d-20
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Andy Glass
7511 Keystone Drive
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[@kimvaughan2140]

Thanks heaps for showing how it is done. For all you people commenting on his cool tools... my dad still makes dovetail boxes (same same!) with a hand saw. For goodness sakes folks, be grateful for the tutorial.

[@deltivan]

very instructional video, now I'll be heading to the nearest Walmart to buy a table saw, dust collector, box joint jig, router table, router bits, festool mitter saw, orbital sander and edge sander. I'll keep you posted on the end result. thanks

[@jasongrady8590]

Man, no kidding. This is crazy.

[@JunkieVirus]

how much did you spending in the end? and how did the light box turn out to be?

[@orangekid7870]

gorch foth It was sarcasm

[@twice8091]

Orange Kid or was it?

[@larchejacquesclarel9451]

@Money Mike use led light

[@santoshkumarvijayan]

Amazing work..Fully equipped workshop.

[@MatthewKress]

I have no idea why people seem so angry about not having the tools that he uses. I think it is good looking light box and I am glad to see how he did it.

[@melbu6311]

Probably because people see this and think "damn if i have to buy all those tools to then also spend time and make a "DIY" light box, it would be better, less expensive, faster and easier to just buy a light box which costs 50 on Amazon". When i see "DIY" in the title, i usually think about something i can create myself with what i have already at home, or at the very least, if i have to buy some materials (not tools) still staying in the less expensive area.

[@flamabl1]

@@melbu6311 Its not for one project morons.

[@FitahTech]

Great job, very well explained

[@passage2enBleu]

great tools. you're the man.

[@gilesguimbarde9305]

Nice bit of kit there, I'm envious.

[@LuciaHrda]

Beautiful light box!

[@FingerTouch]

Lucia Hrda plz subscribe

[@elshrapnel]

Nice work, buddy! Wish you well :)

[@barryparks7057]

well done. good ideas

[@PeopleCanFly23]

I want to use 9.6W led strip, will it be enough power? I would photograph old negative film with my dslr.

[@89tin]

I have some vintage Asteroids, Dig Dug, Space Invaders marquees and was thinking I could build lighted boxes for them , " let me jump on KZbin someone's got a video, this should be easy." The amount of equipment I dont have was laid out in fantastic fashion... excellent shop and well put together video guy. I'm taking those headers to the attic

[@lisamcq]

Hubby....get right on this. Thanks Andy!

[@jimchristman586]

great light box

[@FILIPP0100]

Amazing, capable, talented brilliant!

[@alinbcu]

hello friend, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, but please tell me what type of paint did you used for wood and also for plexi, i didnt understand, English is not my first language , (i am from Romania), thanks again

[@elwrongo]

wow the workshop is nicer than my kitchen!

[@donnymcarter]

Nice build!

[@89tin]

You sir are putting out a pretty good product yourself...

[@donnymcarter]

@@89tin thank you!

[@tristanyuri4680]

Amazing tools.

[@janetshaffer423]

GORGEOUS FROSTED FLAKES🤣 First real cabinet construction on your lightbox make I have seen in months! Can I borrow your shop?

[@74jojo]

Great video, my daughter's gonna be over the moon when i build her one of these. Only thing, why music(at least why so loud)?

[@EveningDreemer]

My grandpa is gonna be making me one of these, but I am trying to think of a good set of dimensions for it. What would you recommend?

[@SatanistSin]

You skipped the lighting setup.

[@charliehutch3533]

+SatanistSin he did but its just led tape with a transformer for a wall plug real easy...the tape is found on amazon and it comes with the power kit for ac. it also is pre sticky on one side so it takes like only two minutes to tape the bottom of the box.

[@SatanistSin]

Charlie Hutch I'm pretty sure he uses a florescent light bulb. 0:30 ...but thanks anyway. That LED tape seems pretty cool.

[@GlassImpressions]

+SatanistSin kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbVloOnjryUl8U

[@GlassImpressions]

+Charlie Hutch kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbVloOnjryUl8U

[@GlassImpressions]

+SatanistSin kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbVloOnjryUl8U

[@mscasabi]

Loved it. I wished I had a workshop like yours. Would you make a light box for my stained glass? :)

[@twinstar9]

me first!

[@nilmagnifico8121]

You' sure gotta lotta nice Toys!

[@angelogagliano2829]

bravo!!

[@justjay_09]

Great video! Music was the absolute best part! Other than that, I did not learn a damn thing besides the fact that he sure loves showing off all his Mom's tools.

[@gamesgirl0527]

wow that cool

[@wilsonsemilio1276]

Great work! This really demonstrates how easy it is, when you've got the right tools for the job. I'll have to do with my handsaw :) One question: How did you go about installing the lights and all? Would have been nice to see that as well.

[@charlesmalone6224]

Joaquim Marquès Nielsen

[@user-uq4ib4cn6v]

Super !

[@CloseLook29]

The work apron is really compact. Which company is it from?

[@rodeanalfanteforcadela7645]

Question: Can I use it for animating?

[@GameAuditor]

Loved it - but the only thing in this video I own is a piece of wood, a lightbulb and some plexiglass.

[@doublenaut443]

Just use the good old tape

[@WeirddoughRue]

Wow!

[@noahyen]

i got all those tools in my apartment..letme get right on that!!

[@tamariarush7014]

do you sell these light box . How much you charge for making one of them

[@rebekahc6338]

Any suggestions for the best frosted glass spray paint for this? something that has good, even coverage. I'm a little worried about it being too transparent with some frosted glass paints. I guess just keep going over it with multiple coats until thick enough? thanks!

[@kimvaughan2140]

Spray paint it then take it outside and try to look through it into the sun. That will tell you if it’s too thick or thin... or just right.

[@oshritappelboimgiese7584]

hi can you show how you put the light balls it self?

[@farhanataj2453]

Which light to use for this

[@Shan1015]

hi would you sell the light box but make one at an angle? (higher towards the back, lower towards the front?) Thanks!

[@TheOneLichemperor]

I doubt that you're still interested in this, or you've long since sorted it out already, but I have a custom made lightbox myself. I designed it and got my Grandad (with his fully kitted workshop - like in the video =P ) to construct it. The way I designed it is that it has a lid, which is a separate piece, the shape of a right angled triangle that when placed beneath the box angles it towards you. There's a small lip on the lid to keep the box sat atop the lid too.

[@davidhill1220]

Wish I could just buy yours Patricia

[@rmcrey6868]

Andy, Would that box be bright enough to view x-rays in your judgement? bob

[@GlassImpressions]

Bob, what size is an xray? The light box is approx 18" x 24"

[@giovinator]

the plastic glass has a hole, do we need that hole, or it just come that way? Is to prevent heating or something?

[@GlassImpressions]

Giovanni Garinian to be able to pull the glass off if needed. Just a place to grab

[@haythamahmed6100]

Hello my brother what glass Name Please reply brother

[@robertmansell3667]

Easy when you’ve got a quarter million dollar workshop

[@GlassImpressions]

Robert Mansell you bet it is!

[@jokinmyass9446]

Damnit, you took the words right outta my mouth Robert! 😂😂 In my workshop I hand tool everything with my grandfather's equipment this kid wouldn't last 5 minutes before breaking a nail.

[@italation3718]

@@jokinmyass9446 good for you

[@RixCanDoit]

Thanks for the video. As a suggestion on making the video, consider using Audio Ducking. The music should fade out when you speak. It was a tad overwhelming. :-)

[@CharlesNolanArt]

Like all the other folks, haha I do have frosted plexiglass and wood none of those tools, got a hammer, but first, off I think you need fluorescent lighting inside and mine probably won't stay together unless I use bungee cords, but thanks

[@MrJasonabryan]

what is the the clear button on the top of the box used for?

[@GlassImpressions]

Jason, It is a through hole for lifting out the plexiglass

[@pir869]

Great light box,one thing that should be avoided and this is from experience,don't use reflective shiny silver tape or sheets of foil etc,that will create direct reflective hot spots, Use titanium white matt paint,or mylar black and white sheet,one side is black the other is white it can be bought in garden centers that sell Hp sodium indoor grow lights for hydroponics,thought the paint is easier to apply and does not run the risk of tearing or melting.The paint is over 90% reflective won't create hot spots from direct reflection,it allows light to spread in a more even fashion,for artwork. I make printed circuit boards and need to align text layers after etching,the boards are fibreglass and are translucent allowing the copper to be seen to align text,component layout,hot and cold spots of light make this difficult ,even light spread must be achieved for accurate alignment of registration markers or pad placement alignment,so i have had issues and the best way to go is matt white ,the best is titanium matt white,no hot spots.

[@deditosdg]

hermosa la caja y hermoso él! ;P

[@stuartconnolly3703]

how to make a box. what happened to the light part?

[@twice8091]

This is kind. Of expensive and possibly deadly for a twelve year old to do... LOVE THIS VID IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER

[@Anthony-hu4nr]

I like this project I made a light table awhile back but didn't have a KZbin at the time but I built mine like a brief case and I use a battery operated light so I can take it on the go any use it anywhere. My box was all made from scraps the sides were ply wood and the top and bottom were parts to a 1920 piano. Al I purchased was the hardware and light. If you go to my channel and look at my wood working project video it's the wooden brief case. I made it to where I can remove everything and use it as a brief case as well.

[@larrykelley1818]

What happened to the installation of the lights

[@freebird1963]

Why white acrylic and not clear ?

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

I made a full size version years ago, Enginnering. D size , toobig and bulky, so I recently trashed it. Just buy an LED light table for $110, compact, light.

[@ditship]

Was hoping you'd include how you lit it. Thanks though!

[@GearHeadHam]

There's a link for that video in this video, plus it's in his list.

[@Taylor.shay75]

how "deep" do you have your rabbit set?

[@GlassImpressions]

The thickness of the acrylic

[@ethangreene2024]

What is the thickness of your plexiglass.

[@GlassImpressions]

Ethan Greene 1/4" Thank you for watching. Please share my videos. Have a great day!

[@grk651]

I have most of the tools and skills, but by the time I purchase all the materials and some of the tools that I didn't have, I can buy a very nice one without all the hassle. Thanks anyway.

[@galaxygothxd]

u have beautiful hands. ❤

[@TheBigclow]

That's cool as shit. I never was much good at carpentry.

[@whatisthis__95]

Why epoxy instead of wood glue?

[@GlassImpressions]

Federico Ruttkay longer working time

[@thomaskaragiannis4546]

Last but not list the light installation oh sorry i didn't mention that.

[@stephenhardwick2113]

see below !!

[@charleneking2935]

Man, I'm just lookin' for a foam core board and glue! I'm a nurse, not a carpenter

[@justbadonlybad]

Ok ok ... but you forgot the most important ... the material for soft light. And no one has a perfect workshop like yours. Your video is a slap in the face for 99,9% the population.

[@GlassImpressions]

🖐

[@alt2584]

Anyone can make a box. Where the lighting?

[@twinstar9]

Make me one.

[@sgtmarty9682]

YES! Turn the music down!

[@vamparclothingco77]

$10,000 later in tools and equipment I now have a weeding table for that $15.00 one off "Happy 21st Birthday Jenny, Party till you puke" t-shirt!

[@debbiejones5809]

How much do you sale them for because I've been trying to get one for me and no one has ever seen anything like that but I would like to get one of those for me

[@kanemeasham-pywell92]

Aurg the stain my eyes hurt now

[@89tin]

Are they still hurting?

[@kanemeasham-pywell92]

@@89tin nah recovered now 😂

[@89tin]

Good to hear... didn't want you out of play...

[@Soho-Fart]

do you sell these? ill buy one

[@GlassImpressions]

use the contact me on my website. www.Andyglassimpressions.com

[@JONQPiD]

Hi there, I really enjoyed your video. I don't have the time or tools to build one and I need one for and upcoming long term project. Would I be able to commission you to build one for me? I would pay you of course. Please let me know either way. Thanks. 😊

[@twinstar9]

me first.

[@srairmand]

Not helpful to people without tools like yours.

[@nataliatheweirdo]

Ikr

[@zachford2616]

are they not supposed to make the video because YOU don't have the tools they have?@@nataliatheweirdo

[@hcharles8492]

great video! but this is not for the typical DIYer

[@GlassImpressions]

+Alyssa B. Please tell me where I said DIY...

[@hcharles8492]

Are you aware that when searched for "DIY lightbox" your video is one of the results? And sure someone can do this themselves had they had access to the same equipment you utilized in this video. It wasn't intended to be disrespectful or offensive.l, but based on that first point I made that comment was warranted. Have a fantastic day.

[@GlassImpressions]

You have a great day as well.

[@Cypher2358Brayo]

Good video... Don't understand why people are complaining... Yet they have a brain... Maybe not the case 😁😁😁😁. Box joint detail is nice but fluorecent bulbs would have been my last choice... Functional and aesthetically pleasing good job..

[@TheSaas1980]

ermmm...thank you! I guess i'll just head over to our local hardware and tools store and spend £3000 to purchase all those tools to make a £20 light box. Why didn't I think of that!

[@P1ayD0hpaul]

Overkill for a lightbox bro. Nice carpentry, but theres no way I'm gonna use Oak, box joints, and put that much work into something that a person uses once a blue moon. I was thinking I'll just toss some lights in a roughneck tote and lay the glass on top. Otherwise, nice shop.

[@andrewhernandez5733]

0:17 my life

[@Zee-gb8mc]

Why is he so cute tho

[@canyflyer]

Cool vid but wtf is up with the music??

[@paulsadventures5962]

music sucks I don't know why you have it for other wise great video

[@teddingtonbear3265]

What's a Light Barks?

[@nackesww]

If your going to make a video for the average DIY person, you should make it with the average tools a DIY person would have. Skip the Box joints and use a Kreg jig or simply nail the corners. Keep it simple. Great vdeo BTW.

[@GlassImpressions]

nackesww I didn’t make it for the DIY person. I merely showed you how I made it.

[@justjay_09]

....smh. and some people wonder why their KZbin channels are not as successful as others. Someone clearly cannot handle Constructive Criticism. I'm sorry you gave your opinion & the content creator themselves took the time to be a jerk to you. Fortunately, it speaks more about him than it does of you.

[@williba24]

Pity the music drowns out your voice most of the time.

[@ShelleyVideo]

I'd like to be able to a version without the overpowering "background" music.

[@os2841]

This is a video on how to make a wood box and spray some glass??? I think you youtubers don't realize that people clicked not on "not to make a box" but on how to light it. So far this one and all others are fail.

[@bmmcwhirt]

This is all fine and dandy, let me go out and spend 20,000USD on equipment to make a substandard light box without a glass top that can be bought for !/100 of what the equipment would cost. Xacto knives will scratch the hell out of that top.

[@GlassImpressions]

Yup, I bought all my tools just to make this one thing. Thanks for watching.

[@bmmcwhirt]

+bmmcwhirt All that said there are some improvements you can make. 1. Use real glass that is much harder to scratch. 2. Super bright LED strips give more even light and almost never need replacing and are more energy efficient. 3. Dovetail Joints don't loosen over time where even with glue box joints can. Don't get me wrong the finished product is nice but you have a how to video that requires some specific expensive equipment and you don't go into how to do it without any of it. It's less of a how to and more of a look what I made. It looks real nice but Glass top is really necessary for any vinyl or fisk work

[@GlassImpressions]

+bmmcwhirt I encourage you to educate yourself on woodworking joints.

[@justjay_09]

@@bmmcwhirt Maybe you could write it down on paper for him, so he could understand it all better. He can't handle any type of constructive Criticism, so maybe blue pen would ease his feelings a bit. 👌

[@seven73ify]

whattt

[@DiscoStuu]

All those tools and he cant finish a straight piece of wood to save himself

[@martinolivares1567]

This is cool and all but I don’t have any of these fuckn tools lol

[@CharlesLewis]

welp, i only got a one cordless circular saw and a 12 volt dewalt. so...i wont be doin this anytime soon.

[@yoowhatup5589]

way to hard dude

[@cameraTV1]

Nice workshop. cheaper to buy a light box me thinks

[@traceyrahman8279]

more simpler please not everyone has the proper equipment You have but you did a good job

[@allandocater6296]

I've heard good feedback about the Stodoys plans.

[@marisolhuertalanda3077]

You are handsome.......c:

[@ilustrado7291]

You thirsty little bitch...

[@junjeremiedetosil6468]

nice job, but they made the wood frame more complex in their way fabricating it..it should have been a simple way

[@wieg86]

the wood!!! HAAHAHAHA