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mounting fluorescent fixture -- how?
snubber:
Hey all, I'm just trying to put the final touches on my cabinet.
So now I need to attach a fluorescent light fixture to the marquee area. How have people done this? My fixture is basically just a white metal box. On one side there are a couple holes - one at each end - but they don't seem to be screw holes, although I'm sure I could crack this box open and put a screw through there or something.
Anyway, so while I'm guessing this is a no brainer, for some reason I'm just not coming up with a good way to put this on the underside of the cabinet "roof." Ideally I don't want any screws / bolts that have to go through the top, but not sure of my options. I'm using 5/8" MDF on a Lusid design.
I appreciate any thoughts / suggesiton.
LordDamo:
Im using the same design. Mine has a light in the marquee like yours. I had to crack the case open and put screws through the holes you mentioned, thats what there for.
I had some small 12mm screws and put two in each hole in a V pattern, if you get what I mean. Ive given the light fixture a shake (while not turned on!) and it dosent move.
Hope this helps
KrawDaddy:
Dont bother get some 3m double sided tape from menards. Plenty strong! hats what I use and it give me no problems. I used 2 4" X 3/4" in strips and thats it.
Kind Regards\
Kraw
Gunstar Hero:
The 3M tape always ends up giving up on me... It holds so well at first too. ???
Sometimes there are mounting holes behind the bulb. Check there!
LordDamo:
Good idea KrawDaddy, but like Gunstar says, it can give up on you. So do both and it wont move an inch!!!
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