Making LED "Death Star" Lighting For The Workshop

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  • @JohnHeisz
    @JohnHeisz  6 років тому +8

    Project build article:
    ibuildit.ca/projects/workshop-lighting-upgrade/
    LED supplies from American Green Lights:
    www.americangreenlights.com/
    Video playlist on installing the t-bar ceiling and lights:
    ua-cam.com/video/em2YJZGBDzQ/v-deo.html
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    • @Legotronics
      @Legotronics 6 років тому

      John Heisz - I Build It Another great video. Love the death star light look!

  • @JustinDepew
    @JustinDepew 6 років тому +23

    Great design on those fixtures... Using common materials so it's cheap and easy

  • @gs-mt8zd
    @gs-mt8zd 6 років тому +2

    Best home made light fixtures I've ever seen! The rounded ends may be tedious to make but they look fantastic. I will be using this design for lights that I need. So glad you make these vids and share your wisdom John.

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce 6 років тому

      Garry Stern I was really wondering how the round ends had been cut. Finally got to see!

  • @randyweaver6543
    @randyweaver6543 5 років тому

    Nice job sir! The extra time on the details give it that finished look. Excellent.

  • @OleGramps53
    @OleGramps53 6 років тому +1

    Thanks John you have given me a great suggestion for replacing my old florescent light fixtures in my garage/workshop!

  • @benjaminrauschenbach6084
    @benjaminrauschenbach6084 6 років тому

    Very innovative design and use of materials. Final product is slick. Someone is going to manufacture your idea and we’ll start seeing these units in big box stores. Best shop lighting video I’ve ever seen.

  • @djAnakin
    @djAnakin 6 років тому

    Wow! Looked at the before and after pics on the site with the pictures of your hands and the snow. That's incredible! I'm getting ready to swap my bulbs for LEDs, so this was helpful! THanks John!

  • @symposes
    @symposes 6 років тому

    Very clever solution with the studs John. The rounded cutout for the end caps also looks really nice. Thank you for the video!

  • @concourse88
    @concourse88 6 років тому

    I always appreciate your projects and Point of View. I have an open rafter shop and used 2 +" PVC...I cut in half lengthwise for aimed exposure like over the Router station with a single 4'tube in the concave portion and two tubes mounted on the convex side for general lighting on the other half.Since LEDs can be mounted vertically, I also mounted one in a cut convex piece of PVC with a large hook on the end and several feet of cord on the bottom end with six inches of handle so I can move and hang it anywhere, even over the table saw or move into the house when I need to. Thanks for the opportunity to post this.

  • @paulboutilier4928
    @paulboutilier4928 6 років тому

    The lights look really good in your shop. I like the addition of the curve end cap. Smart choice.

  • @Nortesport
    @Nortesport 6 років тому

    I like the fact that you don’t only fit the LED’s but you modify the housings also. Sweet look John.

  • @donvanco3078
    @donvanco3078 6 років тому +15

    Your timing on this is perfect for me - I'm putting in a bunch of LED lighting in my kitchen based on cheap 24" strips I found, and I was looking for an easy way to turn them into diffused lights. I won't even have to get fancy with the end caps.
    When I saw these lights in the other video I thought you'd bought special big $$$ fixtures - I should have known better :)
    John has a bandsaw blade halo in the first three minutes of the film - coincidence??

  • @dpmakestuff
    @dpmakestuff 6 років тому +29

    The death star feature was worth the effort...
    especially since I didnt need to do it!

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  6 років тому +3

      But you want to do it! Do it! Do it now!!
      :)

  • @RickRose
    @RickRose 6 років тому

    I would never have thought of using those metal studs as fixture casings. Bravo.

  • @GoGreenMan
    @GoGreenMan 6 років тому +2

    Those came out great! The round cuts u put in each end make it look much more finished. I also really like how the sit up flush. Keep up the great work sir!

  • @deezynar
    @deezynar 6 років тому

    Very clever to use the steel studs for light chassis, and fit them into the T-bar system. I read your article, lots of good information there.

  • @mrmudstud5980
    @mrmudstud5980 6 років тому

    Great Job John.... This is a great idea....I think I may have to try YOUR idea...You "The Man"

  • @briandecker2907
    @briandecker2907 6 років тому

    Great outside the box idea to install LED lights. I am very interested in trying this out for myself. You always make me think.

  • @RobinLewisMakes
    @RobinLewisMakes 6 років тому +16

    Such an elegant solution, they look so professional! I went with LED battens on my latest shop, best thing I even did. The warm up time on flouros is a nightmare!

  • @Assorted12
    @Assorted12 6 років тому

    Lighting is very important for a youtuber, but I find lighting is an often overlooked area in many shops.
    Love those LEDs. That look great. Well done.

  • @johanrg70
    @johanrg70 6 років тому +3

    Damn, you are really good at coming up with these simple solutions. Those home made fixtures looks really professional.

    • @tropicaltanktv
      @tropicaltanktv 6 років тому

      That's one of my favorite things about John's work!

  • @dustinpryde3121
    @dustinpryde3121 6 років тому

    Those really make a big difference. Looks nice and clean.

  • @MrAnimal1971
    @MrAnimal1971 6 років тому

    Shop lighting upgrade, good. Shop lighting with LED's great. Making your shop look like the Death Star.. Priceless.

  • @danieldowning4583
    @danieldowning4583 6 років тому

    This is a really nice professional look, John. I am so pilfering this idea for my shop. Thanks. Great work.

  • @SMee67
    @SMee67 6 років тому

    They look fantastic, uniformed light throughout.
    Awesome job on such an easy diy design.
    Well done, mate👍

  • @vgullotta
    @vgullotta 6 років тому

    I like the rounded end caps, really gives it a nice clean look. Definitely more death star like too, very cool!

  • @stevewalker7822
    @stevewalker7822 6 років тому

    LED lights are awesome. I know you will enjoy them in your shop.

  • @arcrad
    @arcrad 6 років тому

    John, those lights are incredible.

  • @ford56798
    @ford56798 6 років тому

    Almost looks like a 7 segment display. Came out awesome! Lots of work!

  • @TheSpotify95
    @TheSpotify95 2 роки тому

    Nice video and conversion from fluorescent to LED! LEDs are great lights, they're nice and efficient, whilst being bright, not having any noticeable warm up time, and they are also long lasting, too. Furthermore, the old fluorescent lights would have been limited by the number of on/off switching cycles.

  • @slugore
    @slugore 6 років тому +2

    Nice job. I love the new look.
    As a future note or for anyone interested, if you really hate using the standard light lens plastic or find it a real flimsy pain in the butt, I use an acrylic sheet called P95 (I'm sure there are other names for it) in a lot of the sets that I design where we build integral lighting (especially in space ships). It has a nice diffusion, no colour change and the texture is pebbled rather than the typical diamond texture that you see in the big box lenses.

    • @Thirtybird
      @Thirtybird 6 років тому

      some quick googling - looks nice, but at triple the price, gotta decide if it's in the budget

    • @slugore
      @slugore 6 років тому

      Oh for sure. But it looks nice on camera. :) We used it on The Expanse and I know that it is heavily used on the new Star Trek series.

  • @KBilt92
    @KBilt92 6 років тому

    What a smart design, and so satisfying to know you made them yourself!

  • @BlueOceanDesigns
    @BlueOceanDesigns 6 років тому

    Amazing use of resources and you even get passive reflection as an added benefit. Those new lights does look super nice and the rounded ends...well I think it works quite well :)

  • @gsilcoful
    @gsilcoful 6 років тому +12

    I always enjoy your videos and am always amazed at how you can take something like a metal stud and turn it into a light. Wish I had a couple of your brain cells.

  • @bonniebarber6114
    @bonniebarber6114 6 років тому

    This sealed the deal for me. I am in desperate need for new lighting in my workshop. Great job John!

    • @JimFUno
      @JimFUno 6 років тому +1

      Bonnie Barber mention this video and you will get 10%of the website price and free shipping.

  • @motzemog
    @motzemog 6 років тому

    Nicely done! Looks seamless and professional

  • @RXRSawdustStation
    @RXRSawdustStation 6 років тому

    I watched one of your videos the other day. The first thing I noticed was the new lighting and especially the radiused ends of the lighting. I searched three of your YT channels looking for the upgrade video to get the details. Needless to say, and as you very well know, I never found any upgrade video. Now I know why...🤪 Lighting looks amazing! #KeepTheChipsFlying!

  • @JonRUpton
    @JonRUpton 6 років тому

    Very cool looking installation. Your custom touches make it look really nice!

  • @timpedzinski230
    @timpedzinski230 5 років тому

    That is a great Idea. When I built my shop I put drywall on the ceiling and so far haven't gotten back to taping the joints. I may just cover up the seams with metal studs with LED's in them.

  • @stephanevarin6938
    @stephanevarin6938 6 років тому +1

    The round end cap give an awesome look!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 6 років тому

    Now that's what I call a Bright Idea! Nice work John........... :)

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N 6 років тому

    Looks great, nicely done Mr. Crafty. Thanks for the videos.

  • @muh1h1
    @muh1h1 6 років тому +1

    Love the rounded endcaps! Looks like a commercial product, well done!

  • @ridewithme2074
    @ridewithme2074 6 років тому

    Wow - your build is fabulous. But, even better is the doc on your website.

  • @wayneflittner4970
    @wayneflittner4970 5 років тому

    Really cool idea using the Steel Studs as a light box.

  • @pjt1965
    @pjt1965 6 років тому

    So nice to have good lighting in the shop and this is a very good solution also for my shop 👍

  • @kenk2345
    @kenk2345 6 років тому

    great adaptation of things available, i.e. steel studs for long electrical box, unique light bezels cut from 2'x4' sheets, end caps formed from aluminum flashing. Very cool...those rounded end cap features.

  • @moth.monster
    @moth.monster 6 років тому

    For such a simple set of materials it's a lovely look. I really like the curved ends.

  • @redwards2006
    @redwards2006 6 років тому

    John, you laughing at yourself kills me. As always I really enjoy and learn something new watching your channels. Thanks for sharing

  • @DoitselfInfo
    @DoitselfInfo 6 років тому

    This lamp looks very good. Great job

  • @thadcampbell3563
    @thadcampbell3563 6 років тому

    i really like your way of thinking outside of the box. the lights look simple and non intrusive unlike the fluorescent light fixtures.

    • @thadcampbell3563
      @thadcampbell3563 6 років тому

      i would like to know how the new lighting works out compared to the tube lights that you have in already, as in how much light they produce compared to the tube lights

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  6 років тому

      See the build article where there are pictures comparing the two.

  • @JimFUno
    @JimFUno 6 років тому +3

    Beautiful, creative, brilliant! Nice job John!

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  6 років тому +1

      Thanks and thanks for sending them out!

  • @Remmes
    @Remmes 6 років тому +1

    They look really clean, nicely done.

  • @WaveAction777
    @WaveAction777 6 років тому +4

    What a great idea, and if you don't have a dropped ceiling you can still make them 8 feet long with 2 lights inside and hang them by chain.

  • @johnthompson3462
    @johnthompson3462 6 років тому

    great idea,as usual. And not breaking the bank.Looks really good

  • @ADVBear
    @ADVBear 6 років тому

    You are the man, John. Very nice pattern there.

  • @JohnMadeit
    @JohnMadeit 6 років тому

    When I saw them on instagram I thought you brought them ready-made the extra effort for the curve was worth it. ☺

  • @ronp6108
    @ronp6108 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing John. You did a great job and it was very informative.

  • @VochosGranja
    @VochosGranja 6 років тому

    Wow, so futuristic. Nice job. Well have this in mind for future project thanks.

  • @akquicksilver
    @akquicksilver 6 років тому

    Very clever John. Nice job indeed!

  • @theothermarshal
    @theothermarshal 6 років тому

    You, sir, are a rock star.

  • @jdniedner
    @jdniedner 6 років тому

    Smartest steel stud/door guy I've never met, John!

  • @bukatasv
    @bukatasv 6 років тому

    Nicely done!

  • @debrhodes7021
    @debrhodes7021 6 років тому

    Genius!!! Another awesome idea shared. Thanks, John!

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 6 років тому

    The force was with you Luke!

  • @tommoores1531
    @tommoores1531 6 років тому

    Cool design, nice clean installation

  • @MmmmCheddar
    @MmmmCheddar 6 років тому

    I don't normally read the accompanying article, but excellent production all around. Great tip about cutting diffuser short due to expansion; I'm surprised the LED's put out enough heat to do that.

  • @pwrouzaud
    @pwrouzaud 6 років тому

    Great project, very practical. Thanks

  • @sheeran2395
    @sheeran2395 6 років тому

    Great design,fantastic

  • @philsskills
    @philsskills 6 років тому

    Interesting & Cool idea John. Great lighting effects and finished work looks like factory produced components. Thumbs up man! ~ Phil :-)

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean 6 років тому

    American Greenlights is really spending those marketing dollars and us viewers get even better color for video! I’ll have to check them out as everyone seems to like them.

  • @tropicaltanktv
    @tropicaltanktv 6 років тому +25

    Brilliant job, John. I'm glad someone is finally shedding some light on this sometimes dark subject. Your videos always brighten my day and your advice in these matters is very illuminating. Being made from those thin studs and aluminum, I bet those fixtures are pretty.......you know........light.
    I'm sorry.

    • @chaz720
      @chaz720 6 років тому +3

      booo... *golf clap*... booo...

    • @cjstrick2010
      @cjstrick2010 6 років тому

      😒😒😒😒

  • @Grumpyneanderthal
    @Grumpyneanderthal 6 років тому +4

    Brilliant.... Literally and figuratively

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 6 років тому +4

    Good job, Darth John! ;-) That is some really nice lighting. I love the curved ends. Pain in the neck to do, but so satisfying afterwards!

  • @tomsbastelkanal5468
    @tomsbastelkanal5468 6 років тому

    Brilliant. Very illuminating video

  • @stevensexton5801
    @stevensexton5801 6 років тому

    WOW, what a nice look!

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 6 років тому

    Those are awesome John! 👍👊

  • @twwoodcrafts7504
    @twwoodcrafts7504 6 років тому

    Looks Great John

  • @howardludwig9715
    @howardludwig9715 6 років тому +6

    Outstanding build project, John. The use of the metal stud as a fixture is a brilliant example of "aisleway engineering." Go to the store, walk the aisles until you find what will work.

    • @tropicaltanktv
      @tropicaltanktv 6 років тому

      Hah! I do that all the time but I've never heard it called that. :)

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce 6 років тому +2

      Me too! It's funny because for years I'd go looking for "something" and if someone who worked at the store would actually try to help they'd say "well, what are trying to do?" And they would never understand and they'd just think you had no idea what you were doing.

  • @chevy6299
    @chevy6299 6 років тому

    Woo Hoo looking good John !!!

  • @TheBeardedWoodworker
    @TheBeardedWoodworker 6 років тому

    That laugh was, I knew that was gonna happen, but I did it anyway. Lol! Love the new lighting.

  • @artenglish5826
    @artenglish5826 6 років тому

    John, you are amazing brother. :)

  • @JonathanTaulbee
    @JonathanTaulbee 6 років тому

    Looks GREAT!

  • @tykellerman6384
    @tykellerman6384 6 років тому

    Great idea John

  • @Chrisbo40
    @Chrisbo40 6 років тому

    Excellent information and great idea!

  • @ThumpertTheFascistCottontail
    @ThumpertTheFascistCottontail 6 років тому

    Good job John.

  • @tjacksonwoodworker3726
    @tjacksonwoodworker3726 6 років тому

    you are very creative. I really like your style. tj

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig 6 років тому

    John, I like the semicircle look.

  • @SteveFrenchWoodNStuff
    @SteveFrenchWoodNStuff 6 років тому

    Awesome idea and very well executed!

  • @23fields
    @23fields 6 років тому

    ive got some 3ft led lights in mine I need to get more but works for now I have them over my table saw & outfeed-assembly table. I only have the 2 plus some regular bulb lights for now .HD only had the 2 in stock when I went

  • @yvonlarocque4858
    @yvonlarocque4858 6 років тому

    thanks john, awesome tips.

  • @tonyp1779
    @tonyp1779 6 років тому

    great job, I truely enjoy your vids...thanks!

  • @kaycox5555
    @kaycox5555 6 років тому +1

    I'm a fairly new subscriber, John, and enjoy all your builds....but love this idea...terrific! If you come out to the middle of California, feel free to add Death Star lighting to my shop, ha!!

  • @mikescncshop
    @mikescncshop 6 років тому +1

    It seems like a lot of work to round those end caps but I have to say it makes it look much better. Good call.

  • @Monfred2008
    @Monfred2008 6 років тому

    Very good ideas and a very good Job.

  • @jkdatlvnv
    @jkdatlvnv 5 років тому +1

    All the various reviews on LED shop lighting products (Amazon, of coarse) indicate lots of disappointment with many of those LED lights. So get to know the various types.
    There is Type A, Type B single end and double end, and Type C. Type C uses an external driver to control amperage\voltage. These drivers and the LEDs designed for them are what makes for truly long-lived and reliable LED light installations. John's innovative fixture idea along with what appears to be LED strips and drivers ensures a trouble-free installation. Well done John and thanks for sharing. Be sure to visit the link above. John does a good job of demonstrating how much more natural his LED lighting is compared to fluorescent lighting.

  • @Vridar
    @Vridar 6 років тому

    Wow! That’s impressive.

  • @TealCheetah
    @TealCheetah 6 років тому

    I like the rounded end caps.

  • @jimhumphrey
    @jimhumphrey 6 років тому +3

    Sometimes you come up with some amazing ideas. OK maybe a little more often than "sometimes".

  • @ljoffe
    @ljoffe 6 років тому

    Great solution John. Can you provide the part numbers for the lights and the power supplies that you used? I read your article hoping to see a complete parts list and you didn't include it. I need to retrofit all of my lights in my garage/shop and this will really help. Thanks!