Can someone help with light stand?..

[ASERT]

So I find myself in need of some help.. I need to build a light stand for my light fixture.. As of now it's just sitting on top of my glass top and I want to spread the light coverage a bit.. All I have is a screwdriver and a hammer to work with so I'm in need of someone with the tools needed.. I have cash in return for the favor or some brew whatever you prefer.. I'm thinking something along the lines of this.. Thanks in advance.. I'll supply all materials of course and will help out...

Also with a square in the middle to hold the light fixture in.. Like this..

 

[dorkymk3]

I say you have a floating canopy made, that way you have more coverage and a cleaner looking setup.

 

[jesuses]

That's ugly....have you looked into using metal shelving as a light stand? It looks better, easy to set up (only need a screw driver) and is adjustable. I am in no way shape or form a welder, but if your light isn't to heavy I may be able to ghetto weld a metal stand for you. I made one for my ligh and it came out pretty good, but I would not trust it on something heavy long term . Pm for pics

 

[ASERT]

Agreed it is ugly I just really need to get my lights of my glass top and hanging it is not an option unfortunately.. Can someone post a pic of a floating canopy?

 

[h0ndap0w3r]

Check out my light stand holder thing...
http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/showthread.php?39279-Frag-Tank-set-up&p=415766#post415766

I used electrical conduit piping hack saw and screw driver

 

[jesuses]

So here's the metal shelving. It's cheap, adjustable, easy to screw in, and comes in many colors and sizes. I got mine at home depot.

 

[jesuses]

 

[jesuses]

This other stand I made by welding 2 square rods I got from home depot, then painted black with krylon fusion. About $20. If the light is any heavier, or the stand needs to be and bigger, your going to need bigger rods that cost more.

 

[jesuses]

Here's my crappy weld. Not that noticeable from far away, and has worked good so far.

 

[h0ndap0w3r]

run a cross brace and it'll be fine... essentially make a triangle from the arm to the base

 

[akpoly]

Cool ideas here. Any others people have come up with?

 

[jesuses]

run a cross brace and it'll be fine... essentially make a triangle from the arm to the base

Ya if the light was any heavier or extended further I would. Thicker rods would probably eliminate the need for additional bracing to keep the same simple look. Or would a small like 1" triangle on that angle be strong enough without being a distraction?

 

[h0ndap0w3r]

Even a small triangle would significantly strengthen it