We are still assembling the CH "DT" Light. It is a DO IT NOW or wait 4 more weeks to see it in operation. Leaving for work for a month tomorrow morning.
Here is what we have so far....
Might be a long evening around here....
Cheers!
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Re: Another Light Post
by khardy on Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:37 pm
Hi Folks,
We are still assembling the CH "DT" Light. It is a DO IT NOW or wait 4 more weeks to see it in operation. Leaving for work for a month tomorrow morning.
Here is what we have so far....
Might be a long evening around here....
Cheers!
We are still assembling the CH "DT" Light. It is a DO IT NOW or wait 4 more weeks to see it in operation. Leaving for work for a month tomorrow morning.
Here is what we have so far....
Might be a long evening around here....
Cheers!
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Re: Another Light Post
by Troy on Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:06 pm
Did you drill holes through the back to mount the controller module? 
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Re: Another Light Post
by jab8356 on Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:12 pm
Troy wrote:Did you drill holes through the back to mount the controller module?
Sure looks that way...
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Re: Another Light Post
by khardy on Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:32 pm
Troy wrote:Did you drill holes through the back to mount the controller module?
Yes we did! Going to be an outdoor unit and want to make sure the module does not come loose.
We have been trying to get this light operational before I fly out tomorrow. Here is our progress....
These were rubber gaskets for 12 inch lenses.
This is an example of a gasket reduced in size and ends glued for an 8 inch lens. These fit into the door perfectly.
Temporary door gasket. Sondra and I wanted to see the light operating before I leave for work.
First of the reflector assemblies installed.
...... and in our excitement to finish, we forgot to take more photos of progress......
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This is when we stood the light up.
and with any lighted tree, there should be an Angel with wings on top.....
Will try to take a couple of photos in the morning with daylight before I leave.
Cheers!
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Re: Another Light Post
by vaughn on Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:42 pm
That is looking awesome. I need to get to bed and what a site to see just before falling asleep. Can't wait for more pics and I like the finial 
Those posts are taller than I thought, I just couldn't tell from previous pics 
Those posts are taller than I thought, I just couldn't tell from previous pics - vaughn
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Re: Another Light Post
by SignalLab on Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:02 am
Magnificient job Keith, you have a real talent for this sort of thing! I am really digging that finial! Please share the story behind it as well!
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Re: Another Light Post
by MarkIV on Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:38 am
i think Im in love. Haha. Great Job. Beautiful. Excellent, ect 
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Re: Another Light Post
by khardy on Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:49 pm
Hi Folks,
Back at work for the next 4 weeks and found the time to upload the photos of the CH "DT" light in some daylight.
One light done and will finish assembling the CH "D" 4-way in April.
Cheers!
Back at work for the next 4 weeks and found the time to upload the photos of the CH "DT" light in some daylight.
One light done and will finish assembling the CH "D" 4-way in April.
Cheers!
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Re: Another Light Post
by vaughn on Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:06 pm
Looks great. I kinda like the light in it's element, outside 
What's the story with the finial? I see the brass bolts and looks like the eagle is the same color, Is the eagle brass as well? How does it fit on the top of the light
I wanta touch it
What's the story with the finial? I see the brass bolts and looks like the eagle is the same color, Is the eagle brass as well? How does it fit on the top of the light
I wanta touch it
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Re: Another Light Post
by khardy on Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:46 pm
Ahh..... the Eagle everyone asks.....
We shop at estate sales for various odds and ends for decorating our home and yard. Many of these sales, we see short staffs with American flags with an eagle on the end. This got me to thinking about the light arrangement on the posts. It would look odd if the wire hangers were left inplace and had originally thought of plugging the top hole. When I went out to see what pipe plugs and fittings I had, I thought it would be unique to have some kind of figure or object on the top. In many old towns, we have seen the old light poles with a figurine on top or holding the light globe. The idea of an Eagle came to mind since it is an American icon. We like old time Americana. The Eagle is brass which is approximately 9 inches tall with a wingspan of 6 inches. The ball it sits on is hollow. The hole in the bottom was drilled out and tapped for 1/4 inch NPT pipe thread.
On the top of the light, we used a 1-1/4 inch to 3/4 inch pipe bushing which is secured inplace with a locking nut. On top of this bushing is a brass 3/4 to 1/4 inch bushing with a 1/4 inch brass closed nipple that is used to attach the Eagle. The brass pipe fittings were ground to round out the appearance of the base for the eagle.
We thought this would look pretty cool. Now we know it looks Awesome!
Cheers!
We shop at estate sales for various odds and ends for decorating our home and yard. Many of these sales, we see short staffs with American flags with an eagle on the end. This got me to thinking about the light arrangement on the posts. It would look odd if the wire hangers were left inplace and had originally thought of plugging the top hole. When I went out to see what pipe plugs and fittings I had, I thought it would be unique to have some kind of figure or object on the top. In many old towns, we have seen the old light poles with a figurine on top or holding the light globe. The idea of an Eagle came to mind since it is an American icon. We like old time Americana. The Eagle is brass which is approximately 9 inches tall with a wingspan of 6 inches. The ball it sits on is hollow. The hole in the bottom was drilled out and tapped for 1/4 inch NPT pipe thread.
On the top of the light, we used a 1-1/4 inch to 3/4 inch pipe bushing which is secured inplace with a locking nut. On top of this bushing is a brass 3/4 to 1/4 inch bushing with a 1/4 inch brass closed nipple that is used to attach the Eagle. The brass pipe fittings were ground to round out the appearance of the base for the eagle.
We thought this would look pretty cool. Now we know it looks Awesome!
Cheers!
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