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SpiderWebbs · 08-14-2006, 10:57 AM

How much did the parts cost y'all in total? We've started assembling the needed material and so far we are just around $60.

Thanks

SpiderWebbs · 08-14-2006, 12:16 PM

We have 1 more question.

We could only find the big globe without a "neck". if anyone else used a "neckless" one, how did you attach it to the post where you would be able to take off the head to change the bulb?

Thanks Again!

daddyscooltv · 08-14-2006, 05:36 PM

I didn't keep a total but I would say around $60 for the whole thing. The most expensive thing was the big globe if I remeber it was about $12.

YorkieMom · 08-14-2006, 08:41 PM

Where did you all find the globes ???? I've looked everywhere for them. Are you using 12" and 8" ??? Or 10" and 6" ???

SpiderWebbs · 08-15-2006, 02:49 PM

We found ours at the THIRD Home Depot we visited...nothing at Lowe's around here.

The big globe, 10", was $22 on clearance for $5! The 6" globes were $6.99 ea. The little ones have "necks" while the big one does not.

Now we have to figure out how to attach the big one to the post without a neck...

daddyscooltv · 08-15-2006, 06:02 PM

I used the 8" and the 6" globes I could not find any bigger than 8". I got everything at my local Home Depot.

reneritch · 10-19-2006, 09:08 PM

I have the best DH around, On the Mickey lamp post, he built the post on 3/4" plywood and drilled holes in each corner to place a tent stack to anchor the light into the ground. We did have a problem with the big globe cracking while cutting the 3" hole for the ears. Thank goodness for glue - at least until I can find another 12" globe. He did not glue the pvc pipe together so we can take most everything apart for easier travel in the motorhome.

He finished the project last weekend for our upcoming trip to Ft Wilderness on November 11th for a week.

What more could a person ask for.

tnmom25 · 01-07-2007, 09:44 PM

I wondered if any of you thought about painting the inside of your globes lime green? I was thinking of drizzling acrylic paint inside and rolling it around to coat it lightly. Any thoughts on whether this would be a bad idea or not? I would probably use one of the new low wattage flourescent bulbs, and thought acrylic paint would be less flamable than spray paint or something else.

Any thoughts??

mrtroutjedi · 02-28-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderWebbs

We found ours at the THIRD Home Depot we visited...nothing at Lowe's around here.

The big globe, 10", was $22 on clearance for $5! The 6" globes were $6.99 ea. The little ones have "necks" while the big one does not.

Now we have to figure out how to attach the big one to the post without a neck...

i built mine out of 3" pvc and used a 3" by 4" reducer and clear silconed the globes to the reducer so the reducer and the globes are one piece and the bulb is in the post.

ynottony99 · 02-28-2007, 06:58 PM

I have seen a few with a color changing light inside. Does anyone know if it is just a bulb or what?!

tnmom25 · 03-01-2007, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtroutjedi

i built mine out of 3" pvc and used a 3" by 4" reducer and clear silconed the globes to the reducer so the reducer and the globes are one piece and the bulb is in the post.

Do you have a picture you could post?

tnmom25 · 03-01-2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ynottony99

I have seen a few with a color changing light inside. Does anyone know if it is just a bulb or what?!

I think I've seen the color changing bulbs, so that's probably what it was.

I'd still like to know if it would be a good idea or not to coat the inside of the globes with lime green paint

Indianawdwfan · 03-01-2007, 05:18 PM

just subscribing! These sound amazing!

mrtroutjedi · 03-02-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnmom25

Do you have a picture you could post?

Ill try to get pics this weekend!

stacktester · 03-02-2007, 05:42 PM

My sis in law did some clear Christmas ornaments with some kind paint a couple years ago. She put some red, green and white in and shook them up. It looked really cool. I'll see what she used. I like the paint inside the bulb idea. I guess a light green bulb would work as well.

08-14-2006, 12:16 PM	#32
SpiderWebbs Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 3	One more question... We have 1 more question. We could only find the big globe without a "neck". if anyone else used a "neckless" one, how did you attach it to the post where you would be able to take off the head to change the bulb? Thanks Again!

08-14-2006, 08:41 PM	#34
YorkieMom "Please stand clear of the doors, por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas." Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: McComb, MS Posts: 223	Where did you all find the globes ???? I've looked everywhere for them. Are you using 12" and 8" ??? Or 10" and 6" ??? __________________

10-19-2006, 09:08 PM	#37
reneritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 342	I have the best DH around, On the Mickey lamp post, he built the post on 3/4" plywood and drilled holes in each corner to place a tent stack to anchor the light into the ground. We did have a problem with the big globe cracking while cutting the 3" hole for the ears. Thank goodness for glue - at least until I can find another 12" globe. He did not glue the pvc pipe together so we can take most everything apart for easier travel in the motorhome. He finished the project last weekend for our upcoming trip to Ft Wilderness on November 11th for a week. What more could a person ask for. Last edited by reneritch; 06-25-2007 at 07:51 AM.

01-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#38
tnmom25 I don't say anything funny, I just laugh at everyone else! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,770	I wondered if any of you thought about painting the inside of your globes lime green? I was thinking of drizzling acrylic paint inside and rolling it around to coat it lightly. Any thoughts on whether this would be a bad idea or not? I would probably use one of the new low wattage flourescent bulbs, and thought acrylic paint would be less flamable than spray paint or something else. Any thoughts?? __________________ ebay ID: karajesdesigns ~* etsy ID: karajesdesigns 2006, 2007, 2008-Offsite ~ March 2010-Princess Half Marathon ASMu ~ Sept.2010-POR ~ Feb.2011-Offsite ~ October 2012-Offsite

02-28-2007, 06:58 PM	#40
ynottony99 Ask me about the Mickey Waffles!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 3,348	I have seen a few with a color changing light inside. Does anyone know if it is just a bulb or what?! __________________ *Tony*

08-14-2006, 10:57 AM	#31
SpiderWebbs Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 3	How much did the parts cost y'all in total? We've started assembling the needed material and so far we are just around $60. Thanks

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08-14-2006, 05:36 PM	#33
daddyscooltv Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Zephyrhills, Fl Posts: 336	I didn't keep a total but I would say around $60 for the whole thing. The most expensive thing was the big globe if I remeber it was about $12.

08-15-2006, 02:49 PM	#35
SpiderWebbs Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 3	We found ours at the THIRD Home Depot we visited...nothing at Lowe's around here. The big globe, 10", was $22 on clearance for $5! The 6" globes were $6.99 ea. The little ones have "necks" while the big one does not. Now we have to figure out how to attach the big one to the post without a neck...

08-15-2006, 06:02 PM	#36
daddyscooltv Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Zephyrhills, Fl Posts: 336	I used the 8" and the 6" globes I could not find any bigger than 8". I got everything at my local Home Depot.

03-01-2007, 05:18 PM	#43
Indianawdwfan Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south central ind Posts: 121	just subscribing! These sound amazing!

03-02-2007, 05:42 PM	#45
stacktester DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3,705	My sis in law did some clear Christmas ornaments with some kind paint a couple years ago. She put some red, green and white in and shook them up. It looked really cool. I'll see what she used. I like the paint inside the bulb idea. I guess a light green bulb would work as well.

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