DIY light stand threads

[fongalv]

Finally got down to taking a photo of mine.

I chose did this "reflex bow" design so that it compensates the normal flexing that pvc experiences under load. Will refine the top portion, or even the entire stand when I have the time, rather crude now. Also aim to hang my fan from the light eventually. Consider this V1!

15mm dia. 9' PVC pipe: $6
1mm dia. SS cables/clips: $3

Spray paint: Optional
Heat Gun: Borrowed
Sticky tape and drill are my own
1.5hrs of my free time later



PVC pipe cut into 2 equal halves,
Tape both together side by side,
Slowly bend both pipes together to desired shape with heat gun set to low(so that both are identical),
Flatten the top portion before drilling 2 holes to pass the SS cables in,
Unscrew your light to pass the SS cables through the ventilation slots,
Spend 1hr trying to balance the light to the desired height and position.

BTW, I just shoved the ends into my wrought iron stand

[tobi]

SS light stand for 2 feet using elbows cost only less than $20... Don't need to bend.

Can you provide the contacts or do you have the pic of the mentioned SS light stand using elbow??

[Corga]

Very nice. How much more weight can it take ? Was considering something like this for my 3ft, but the light would be heavier and larger.

[kakashi]

I'm planning to diy light stand from aluminum pipe and wondering if any bro here has pipe bender which I can borrow. Please pm me. Thanks in advanced.