DIY Reflector for smaller areas, GREAT PAR VALUES

**josemeetlopez** · 08-21-2009, 07:23 AM

thats it, strong as hell too. you can practicaly sit on it depending on what type of material you use.

**A Widow Maker** · 08-21-2009, 07:28 AM

Dam - I want the plans for the wider one, i would like to make 2 of em for my 400w lamps.

**josemeetlopez** · 08-21-2009, 07:31 AM

I think you can figure it out

if you can use autocad you can for sure figure it out. I will see if I can get the wider ones though. There seems to be some pretty smart people on here. maybe someone can chime in

**macdadyabc** · 08-21-2009, 09:33 AM

this is the best diy reflector ive seen. + rep

**josemeetlopez** · 08-21-2009, 02:58 PM

thanks, roughly if you get good materials, 2 reflectors should cost you about $60 - worth its weight in gold IMO or bud lol.

**PurpleKushBlower** · 08-21-2009, 10:05 PM

very nice, I would put an adapter and put a 4-8 in duct at the top with an inline fan....

**josemeetlopez** · 08-22-2009, 11:21 AM

Yea good idea, im sure alot of tweaking can be done, but this is a great start for people who want to build some kick ass reflectors.

**born2killspam** · 08-23-2009, 10:09 PM

Little tip to ppl doing this, scoring metal at bend points makes it easier to bend cleanly..
They are nice plans..

**josemeetlopez** · 08-24-2009, 12:36 PM

Yes, Actually the plans call for a triangular cut, but scoring will work also.

**born2killspam** · 08-24-2009, 03:10 PM

Have you put this design through ray-tracing software, or measured output across the covered area and compared that to a reflectorless bulb??
Not that thats really needed, just wondering because the plans are thorough and concisely finalized..