My 8-3590 cob diy.

Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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I mean seriously just using a 7/64 drill bit and sharp threaded m3 self tapping screws literally makes them go in like butter. If you look at my pictures you will see one picture I was able to get that shows the threads they create for themselves. If you ask me I can't tell the difference between pics I've seen of actually threaded holes.
 
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Zulunature

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Yeah know, I was not exactly excited about doing dozens of M3 taps and it took a shit ton of time to do, but managed not to break a tap. But I can appreciate the time it would have saved.All my holes where blind as well which made for a more interesting time.
Did it take you long to actually put them together?
How far away have you got your drivers? And are you rapt with them or just glad to have them up and running?
 
2ANONYMOUS

2ANONYMOUS

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Airwalker16 said:
What kind of netting and from where?
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i would go out and buy some 1x2 x 8 foot hard wood and screws make a square then pre drill and place screws all way round top of box 2 - 3 " apart then tie string on one screw and start weaving going one way once one side is done wrap it around couple times on last screw and start the other pattern going down until you got it all done then place on top of plant and push it down every day you can even weave plant into the squares add weight to push it down etc we know you can do it
or like mongo said get the jack hammer out and dig to china lol
 
vahpor

vahpor

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I'd have no prob bending or even tying branches in early flower. Or even super-cropping them, specially in the first couple weeks. But it may also depend on health and vigor. Train, lst, and scrog dem girls early on! I start LST in solo cup / 4" pots, then continue as I up pot. Selective branch and leaf removal along the way to shape the plant the way I want.

Nice lamp build.
 
Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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vahpor said:
I'd have no prob bending or even tying branches in early flower. Or even super-cropping them, specially in the first couple weeks. But it may also depend on health and vigor. Train, lst, and scrog dem girls early on! I start LST in solo cup / 4" pots, then continue as I up pot. Selective branch and leaf removal along the way to shape the plant the way I want.

Nice lamp build.
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Hey thanks man! I like it too. Im just having a hell of a time waiting on these Frickin drivers dude. I'm about ready to just start preparing drilling holes for mounting! BUT that'd just be a stupid idea. I am very anxious though. This thread will die eventually and then in a week and a half or so, it'll pop back up in the first page or your alerts again.
 
Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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Well people, today's the day. Drivers will be here shortly. I'll update as I Install them. I did however get 2 more fans and finger guards all around for them. The clear ones have red leds. Pretty sweet. But anyways. I wanted to be overkill on the cooling to prolong my lights lifespan giving every 2 cobs their own fan to cool them. That and it just looks bad ass now. ;)
More soon.
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grouch

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Will the fans shut off at lights out? The red leds could cause issues if left running after dark.
 
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grouch

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I leave my fans running even when the lights are out. At lower voltages I'm afraid they may fail to start and I run mine under 5 volts sometimes.
 
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