Re: small flourescent fixtures

[E R Swanson <ers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What about modifying the fixture to take a smaller tube? E.g. cutting it
down? --E

On Mon, 16 Nov 1998, Tom Deering wrote:

> >>I just did the final filling and sanding on one of Joel's MF wooden viewer
> >>kits, and these things are great. Elegant, in fact. All the parts fit
> >>snugly, and are beautifully cut.
> >>
> >>I'm trying to track down a fluorescent fixture that will fit the back, if
> >>anyone knows a source for one that small.
> 
> >  A long time ago John Vala provided some info
> >on a supplier of small fl tubes and ballasts.
> >I think the prices worked out to about $15 for
> >a tube with ballast. There were daylight tubes
> >but nothing with a stated good CRI (color rendition
> >index). I can dig it up if you like.
> 
> There is a lighting store in Chinatown that sells a cute little battery
> powered flourescent fixture for $14.  It's powered by 4 AA cells.  The tube
> is really too long to work well with the Saturn viewer, unless you highly
> modified the viewer.  I can't vouch for the color rendition, but it's good
> enough for me.
> 
> Tom
> 
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