CHAPTER 6 – Project Plans

This chapter describes the plans for construction of an exposure cone. The cone should include a light switch to control the bulb. This switch must be able to handle a minimum of 300 W of AC power. The bulb socket must be a base capable of handling a minimum of 300 W of AC power or 600 W. To assemble the cone itself, one can start by gluing and screwing the sides together. Pre-drill all the holes so that the wood doesn't split. Try to get the cone as square as possible. Make sure to keep in mind which pieces are the front and back and which pieces are the sides. It is suggested to cut four cleats out of ¾-inch pine approximately 3 inches long and attach to the inside of the cone. These cleats allow the exposure frame to rest securely inside the cone. The cleats should be placed so that the distance from the center of the bulb to the surface of the contact frame is 12 inches. They should be placed approximately 15 inches up from the bottom of the side. It is suggested to paint the whole cone white, except for the bulb socket. This helps to reflect as much light as possible inside the cone, giving the best exposure, and keep things as cool as possible.