Hack an Old Hardcover Book into a Reading Light
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If you’re looking for a clever way to conceal a reading lamp on your bedside table, this hardcover-to-book-light conversion is just the ticket.
For this project you’ll be hollowing out a hardcover book and replacing the guts with a wooden frame and a strip of cool-running and efficient LED lights. You’ll need some very basic wood working and soldering skills and an afternoon or two (mostly consumed, as the author notes, by waiting for glue to dry). Check out the video below to see the full build:
Hit up the link below for a full parts list and additional building tips.
How To: Not Your Ordinary Book Light [Grathio via Neatorama]
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