DIY skyline diffuser - PranaBindu

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DIY skyline diffuser

Posted by PranaBindu (A) on January 31, 2006 at 10:03:35

I want them for my ceiling first reflection points, so wood is not an option (I rent). I'm thinking styrofoam is my only choice. The ploblem is that you can't just go to Walmart or Hobby Lobby and pick up a thin 2' x 2' sheet or 2" x 2" bars; they sell no pieces big enough out of which to cut the former, and it would take some precise cutting skills/tools to cut the latter from the blanks they do sell.

Is anyone familiar with an online retailer that can supply these? I found one that will cut to your specifications, but they require a minimum $250 order.

Along those lines, how many folks here would be interested in a co-op purchase? I haven't done the math yet, so I don't know how many of us it would take to reach the $250 mark. I suspect it would take quite a few, because the pieces I required to make two diffusers cost less than $10. E-mail me if you're interested, and I'll organize this madness.
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Topic - DIY skyline diffuser - PranaBindu 10:03:35 01/31/06 (16)

Fire risk - Chris_F 06:30:43 02/02/06 (0)

RE Styrofoam - Jon Risch 17:40:14 01/31/06 (3)

RPG design is puzzling - PranaBindu 23:17:49 02/01/06 (2)

Re: RPG design is puzzling - Jon Risch 10:19:52 02/02/06 (1)

Hong Kong opera house - jnorv 16:17:45 02/02/06 (0)

Update and rough calculations - PranaBindu 10:28:50 01/31/06 (8)

Save yourself some energy (and brain cells), web-based skyline diffuser calculator.... - darkmoebius 01:35:53 02/01/06 (2)

I compared with RPG, and there is an apparent disagreement - PranaBindu 23:03:25 02/01/06 (1)

Re: I compared with RPG, and there is an apparent disagreement - David Aiken 03:14:19 02/02/06 (0)

Re: Update and rough calculations - bradp 14:03:52 01/31/06 (4)

That's one - PranaBindu 15:55:54 01/31/06 (3)

cheap mitre-box and a serrated bread knife work great for styrofoam. nt - snkby 20:18:44 02/01/06 (0)

Cutting syrofoam - Don Bunce 08:20:59 02/01/06 (0)

Make that two!! - Julien43 07:17:14 02/01/06 (0)

Re: DIY skyline diffuser - Sopor 10:19:49 01/31/06 (1)

not stiff or "random" enough - PranaBindu 10:31:47 01/31/06 (0)

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