Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I was inspired by Bossdog and his attempt to give advice to getting better knife pictures. I will attempt to build a light box to aid in that goal. My budget will be $5.00.
First, I needed to obtain an appropriate box. I found one that was approximately 20x25x30. A fairly heavy box. Best deal in town - free. A good start to the build.
You will need to obtain a few white trash bags from the kitchen.
You will need a roll of duct tape. Around $2.50. BTW: The inventor of duct tape is my HERO!!!! Epic stuff.
You will need a sharp utility knife.
You will need two cans of cheap white spray paint. Bargain bin - 96 cents.
You will need a marking device and a ruler.
The first thing that I did was duct tape all the open edges for reinforcement purposes. Because I plan to remove most of the box - it needs this step.
The next step was marking the box where I will cut away the openings. I used 2 inches for the sides/top and 4 inches for the bottom edge.
Next step is to use the utility knife to carefully cut on the laid out lines to remove the centers of the top and sides.
I then duct taped all the cut edges.
Time to paint inside and outside.
Next, cut and attach the trash bags to each opening.
Done!
Here is a quick shot of the inside of the light box.
All set up for the first time.
The very first knife picture from the new light box. I think it has helped me take a better picture.
If you have any suggestions. Please add them.
DeMo
First, I needed to obtain an appropriate box. I found one that was approximately 20x25x30. A fairly heavy box. Best deal in town - free. A good start to the build.
You will need to obtain a few white trash bags from the kitchen.
You will need a roll of duct tape. Around $2.50. BTW: The inventor of duct tape is my HERO!!!! Epic stuff.
You will need a sharp utility knife.
You will need two cans of cheap white spray paint. Bargain bin - 96 cents.
You will need a marking device and a ruler.
The first thing that I did was duct tape all the open edges for reinforcement purposes. Because I plan to remove most of the box - it needs this step.
The next step was marking the box where I will cut away the openings. I used 2 inches for the sides/top and 4 inches for the bottom edge.
Next step is to use the utility knife to carefully cut on the laid out lines to remove the centers of the top and sides.
I then duct taped all the cut edges.
Time to paint inside and outside.
Next, cut and attach the trash bags to each opening.
Done!
Here is a quick shot of the inside of the light box.
All set up for the first time.
The very first knife picture from the new light box. I think it has helped me take a better picture.
If you have any suggestions. Please add them.
DeMo
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