Re: [AMIA-L] Reply: Source for film bench lightbox?

[Robert Birchard <bbirchard@earthlink.net>]

	I'm pretty certain you could purchase a lightbox assembly from Christy
Editorial in Burbank, CA.   Typically there is a hole cut in the table to
accomodate the light box below, with a routered rim that allows for
installing the glass so that it is flush with the table surface.  Typically
these have fairly thick (1/4" or slightly more) glass that is frosted, or
sand blasted on one side to diffuse the light.  In recent years white plexi
glass has also been used, but the plexi tends to get bunged up with
scratches pretty easily.  The light box itself will have ventilation holes
in it to avoid overheating the glass and it will take a fairly low wattage
bulb--60 or 75.  You could probably be eco-friendly and use a screw in
flourescent as well.  The glass on these things is thick enough that you
really don't need to worry much about it breaking under normal use
conditions.

	

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> [Original Message]
> From: Leo Enticknap <ldge@ENTICKNAP.NET>
> To: <AMIA-L@LSV.UKY.EDU>
> Date: 11/6/2007 12:34:12 PM
> Subject: [AMIA-L] Reply: Source for film bench lightbox?
>
> Diana Little writes:
>
> >If you're planning to do any film repairs on your lightbox, I 
> >recommend that the top layer be real glass.  Razor cuts will soon 
> >turn a piece of plexi into a scratched-up mess.  I recommend a layer 
> >of milk plexiglass under a layer of clear glass.
>
> In terms of health and safety, I'd be a tad leery about the prospect 
> of placing my wrist on a glass surface, then putting it under 
> pressure with a sharp knife or razor blade on one side and a hot 
> light source on the other.  How about a thin (but rigid) layer of 
> transparent plastic on top of the glass, which can easily and cheaply 
> be removed and replaced once it gets scratched up?
>
> Leo