Re: The MF kit...

[Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>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.

  You might want to look into the Cabin Light
Panel like I have. A true 5000k light box, not
a spiky spectrum small fluorescent.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/viewer.html

  And if you manage to attach one I'd be very
interesting in hearing about it. I'm also
considering buying a kit.

  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.

  I think Bulbman (bulbman.com) has some fl
tubes and ballasts too.

Greg