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You could have used tie wire to tie the rebar together and to secure the conduit. You also need a bushing on the end of the emt to protect your electrical cable from damage. One suggestion: can you try a design where you use the rope light in place of some of the bars of rebar? I think that might make for an interesting look.
To give your concrete more of an authentic look instead of using melamine use pieces of a plywood as they would leave slate imperfections of the plywood in the veneer of the concrete giving it a more realistic look
Version 3 has my preference. But damn, this is a cool concept. As for RGB and white, you really should want one that has both RGB and separate dedicated white LEDs for best result.
Something to consider when it comes to rigging standards for overhead installations. Where I work we almost always use a combination of brass inserts with 1/4 20 steel shouldered eyebolts with quick links rated to exceed your maximum hanging weight. These are not only much more secure than two screwed in hooks, but with primary and secondary connection points (4 separate inserted shouldered eye bolts) in the case of say an earthquake or something hanging or catching on the installation you can be confident the connection points will not fail and potentially fall on someone, avoiding injuries and or property damage.
Actually, you could have all of them and periodically change the alignment of it whenever you get tired of it. It can be always changed, so that your visitors will be baffled when they come over and eat at your place. They will wonder why it looks different. Depending on how that LED rope connector is, maybe switching it out with different light hues or colors if they have them. It might be interesting when large get togethers of mood lighting. Good video. I enjoy watching the creativity and fun, you get making your vision come to life. Who knew as a adult, one gets to play with sand construction and make a living from it.
As a beginner interior architect, I would absolutely go with the third option. With the rope spread out all across the entire beam, you'll be able to light up a larger surface area in comparison to the other two designs. The design itself is also calmer and more elegant than the other two, it fits your interior better in my opinion. The concrete ends are also truly incorporated into the light now.
So funny you posted this today - I just took delivery TODAY of a meter of this LED rope randomly discovering it a couple of weeks back. I love this new led strip format and can't wait to play with it - will definitely be ordering some more. I think it might be fun for creating "neon" style signs!
Loved Lukelamp forever. I've tried making these myself using marine rope sheeting. They definitely did not look as perfectly diffused as the store-bought version. I also can't get enough of this style of lighting.
Not shown in this video...the basket full of tubes, sheathing, cable cover, etc I bought trying to recreate it before I found the pre-made one. Probably spent a $1000 on products i didn't use... it was a journey.
For a more clean look. You should looking a Nico press with the copper sleeves. Instead of the (Crosby) you called them saddle clamps. It’s 100% cleaner. Also just a warning wire rope bought at a hardware store is not rated for overhead lifting. It will work but there is some danger in it about 10% . Love your content been watching it for years @modustrial.
I like 3 but 2 is my favorite, and if you had a longer piece I would just do 2 but bigger to incorporate the concrete ends. I just love how it really did look like a bulb filament! I love randomness and “urban decay” look but I also really love when something simple visually rhymes with something very familiar… so even if you don’t recognize it at first, your eye goes “hey that’s really familiar… I’ve seen that before… but where?” and then halfway through dinner it clicks and you go “Oh damn! It’s a lightbulb!” Hahaha That’s my reason for choosing 2 as my favorite, but I do agree about including the concrete. Like I said, a longer rope would allow the best of both!
I like Option 2. But if you had a little more length to play with, I think Option 3 could look better. As #3 is now, I think the LED rope is too spaced out and just going from point A to point B, hence why I think having a little more length could take it up a notch. Honestly, any of them would be great. Overall great project and I love the look.
I like option 3 best, but it looks a bit unbalanced to me. It may look better if the left side also looped over the end of the block like right side does. Love the way it looks
Option 3 is the best but I would put the string of light on the left side of the fixture to be on the other side or at least go through the cable, just to have a little bit of symmetry 👍👍
Option 3!!! I used to watch you religiously during Covid but somehow got out of the habit? So glad this video popped up on my timeline and brought you back to me. YAY love this
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Honestly, the prevalence of ads for this security company mean I'm never, ever, choosing them. If my subscription money is primarily used to advertise to more people, I've chosen poorly.
Look at the phone/computer you are typing on...pretty sure you've seen that company advertise. I suggest throwing your phone in the trash and finding one from a brand that never advertises.
Am I the only one who would’ve liked to see a couple of LED rod lights through the copper in the concrete? Since he’s going with the LED rope, light look, I think that option too visually fit the style better.
Option 3, because the whole lamp looks as 1 piece while Option 2 it feels the light element not fully integrated in the concrete elements. Fantastic job!
When connecting two different types of metals in a possible moist environment,electrically isolate the two metals from each other with either electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. This will help minimize galvanic corrosion.
I like 3 the best for keeping the "rope" aspect of it. I think the way I'd do it though is to have a straight piece of the rope going from one end to the other, sort of like a tube of light in the middle. Not that it matters at all in this sort of application but in a structural application you're not "supposed" to weld rebar. Reason being is that common rebar isn't actually isn't that weldable, the welds can be prone to cracking. Also, if you in a situation where it has to be inspected, most inspectors aren't qualified/equipped to inspect welds.
My vote would be for option two, i like the semi separation going Concrete - Light - Concrete, it kind of gives it the feel of the lights having broken free from the concrete. That is just what i prefer though and you should go with what you like the most!
Go with Option 3 man! Love all that urban decay art you are doing. That LED lighting looks really fun! Great work and always look forward to your content.
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Option 3 for me
You could have used tie wire to tie the rebar together and to secure the conduit. You also need a bushing on the end of the emt to protect your electrical cable from damage.
One suggestion: can you try a design where you use the rope light in place of some of the bars of rebar? I think that might make for an interesting look.
how about telling us where to get those LED ropes?
@@Ucceah he put links in the description.
To give your concrete more of an authentic look instead of using melamine use pieces of a plywood as they would leave slate imperfections of the plywood in the veneer of the concrete giving it a more realistic look
I like Option 3 the best because it incorporates the concrete ends.
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Think you nailed it with option 3. You're right about the light needing to be long and extending over the concrete, it also really works visually.
I didn't think I would like it when I saw it at first, but I think 3 is by far the best and it grew on me quite quickly. Great job!
thanks Frank!
I liked option 2! The giant filament is a cool look.
Version 3 has my preference. But damn, this is a cool concept. As for RGB and white, you really should want one that has both RGB and separate dedicated white LEDs for best result.
Dubbed "rgbw"
@@Ozmandius And RGBWW if you want them to be warm white
@@Ozmandius there is also rgbww which has both dedicated warm and cool white leds in addition to the rgb ones to allow different color temperatures.
Option 3 is my favorite. I feel it’s the most organic. It has a rhythm to it, like music or poetry.🌸
Option 3 looked best to me.
You need to paint the clamps & maybe even the wires. I think if you paint them black, they won't stand out as much.
Something to consider when it comes to rigging standards for overhead installations. Where I work we almost always use a combination of brass inserts with 1/4 20 steel shouldered eyebolts with quick links rated to exceed your maximum hanging weight. These are not only much more secure than two screwed in hooks, but with primary and secondary connection points (4 separate inserted shouldered eye bolts) in the case of say an earthquake or something hanging or catching on the installation you can be confident the connection points will not fail and potentially fall on someone, avoiding injuries and or property damage.
Actually, you could have all of them and periodically change the alignment of it whenever you get tired of it. It can be always changed, so that your visitors will be baffled when they come over and eat at your place. They will wonder why it looks different. Depending on how that LED rope connector is, maybe switching it out with different light hues or colors if they have them. It might be interesting when large get togethers of mood lighting. Good video. I enjoy watching the creativity and fun, you get making your vision come to life. Who knew as a adult, one gets to play with sand construction and make a living from it.
As a beginner interior architect, I would absolutely go with the third option. With the rope spread out all across the entire beam, you'll be able to light up a larger surface area in comparison to the other two designs.
The design itself is also calmer and more elegant than the other two, it fits your interior better in my opinion. The concrete ends are also truly incorporated into the light now.
So funny you posted this today - I just took delivery TODAY of a meter of this LED rope randomly discovering it a couple of weeks back. I love this new led strip format and can't wait to play with it - will definitely be ordering some more. I think it might be fun for creating "neon" style signs!
Loved Lukelamp forever. I've tried making these myself using marine rope sheeting. They definitely did not look as perfectly diffused as the store-bought version. I also can't get enough of this style of lighting.
Not shown in this video...the basket full of tubes, sheathing, cable cover, etc I bought trying to recreate it before I found the pre-made one. Probably spent a $1000 on products i didn't use... it was a journey.
I too have been trying to make this style of rope light for ages! Im so happy that its finally available for us DIY'ers to play around with!
Great build. Definitely door number 3 Monty. Extends the light source, and there is a wonderful interaction with the light and the cement.
For a more clean look. You should looking a Nico press with the copper sleeves. Instead of the (Crosby) you called them saddle clamps. It’s 100% cleaner. Also just a warning wire rope bought at a hardware store is not rated for overhead lifting. It will work but there is some danger in it about 10% . Love your content been watching it for years @modustrial.
I like 3 but 2 is my favorite, and if you had a longer piece I would just do 2 but bigger to incorporate the concrete ends. I just love how it really did look like a bulb filament!
I love randomness and “urban decay” look but I also really love when something simple visually rhymes with something very familiar… so even if you don’t recognize it at first, your eye goes “hey that’s really familiar… I’ve seen that before… but where?” and then halfway through dinner it clicks and you go “Oh damn! It’s a lightbulb!” Hahaha
That’s my reason for choosing 2 as my favorite, but I do agree about including the concrete. Like I said, a longer rope would allow the best of both!
Been here since 1000 keep up the great work❤❤❤
*What's awesome about it is you can always switch it up and change the configuration*
I like Option 2. But if you had a little more length to play with, I think Option 3 could look better. As #3 is now, I think the LED rope is too spaced out and just going from point A to point B, hence why I think having a little more length could take it up a notch. Honestly, any of them would be great. Overall great project and I love the look.
Definitely Option 3 because it incorporates the concrete ends to make the light one unit, not just the rebar center. Thanks for the work.
I like option 3 best, but it looks a bit unbalanced to me. It may look better if the left side also looped over the end of the block like right side does. Love the way it looks
The add read is fantastic.
Option 3 is the best here. Love how you’ve taken this from concept to complete.
Oh man! There’s even a lamp project going on with the dog!!!!
Nice build though! Didn’t know about that led braided rope. It’s cool!
Option 3 - Great idea - i love your style and spin with what you create!!!
For the emissions comment: concrete is about 1/1 in weight CO2 vs it's own weight. Not too bad on furniture scales, bad on city scales.
yeah that emissions comment was virtue signaling. personal projects like this are going to have a negligible effect
@@EntG1eating a single avocado is more environmentally damaging than making 50 of these
3, 2, 1 in order of preference. This is great stuff! Thank you.
I did like the extended profile of option 3, but I believe I would personally go with option 2. I really like the 'filament' look it gave.
Option 3!!! Looks Great and Super Cool Project!!
thanks Blake!
3 is the way to go, it really shows the full construction and uses its space
Outstanding project! Option 3 is my vote.
That AD read was so good that I had to watch thru all of it! thank you for making ads enjoyable.
Definitely option 3. Great build.
Option 2 is stunning!
option 3 definitely. makes it appear bigger and brighter.
Nice job. Option 3 looks the best.
Option no. 3 blends all the elements 😊
you are an inspiration when creating lamp !!!
You gained a follower because of attitude and personality the video taught a lot thanks
Option 3 suits the length of your table. I was thinking about what I should do with my dining room lights, your video gave me ideas worth exploring!
Glad you posted. Was missing your videos! Hope all is well.
this is soooo cool! love option 1, but definitely go with no 3. Suuurrrrrrr
Option 3 is the best but I would put the string of light on the left side of the fixture to be on the other side or at least go through the cable, just to have a little bit of symmetry 👍👍
Can we talk about this genius ad he imbedded in the video? I loved it!
Thanks!
I appreciate the effort to make the ad actually funny. Top work
Option 3 for sure! Love that it goes over the end that wouldnt normally incorporate the light. (Not that this is a normal light by any means)
Option 3!!!
I used to watch you religiously during Covid but somehow got out of the habit? So glad this video popped up on my timeline and brought you back to me. YAY love this
Option 3, I love the idea of it looping/incorporating the concrete.
Definitely 3 Great job. Looks awesome.
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Option 3 definitely 😊
I love this. Option 3. Option 2 isn't bad either but three really incorporates the light into the fixture, making it one thing.
Option 3 look the best …. I love it
The wider drape of 3 is to me the most appealing.
Config 3 is pretty sweet! I'm really impressed with your work here :)
Option 2 looks like a signature to me and i like yhat the most, 3 is the next best as its the most spread out but still looks lt has a good flow
Looks awesome! Option 3 for sure. I'd like to make one myself, but maybe just with a simple wood beam as a base.
Option 3. Fantastic use of led rope.
First time watching your channel, colour me shocked about the Ten Hundred Mural in your background! Amazing
I like how spread out option 3 is, good choice!
Honestly, the prevalence of ads for this security company mean I'm never, ever, choosing them. If my subscription money is primarily used to advertise to more people, I've chosen poorly.
Look at the phone/computer you are typing on...pretty sure you've seen that company advertise. I suggest throwing your phone in the trash and finding one from a brand that never advertises.
Option 3 is amazing!
I like option 3, I was gonna say 2 but as I looked at it longer and longer.... i realized 3 was the right answer.
Glad to see you back again in style!
:-)
Definitely option #3 as it looks tremendously good. Great video.
Option 3, spreading the light out helps highlight all of the build.
Option 2. I like the Edison bulb look. Great video!
Am I the only one who would’ve liked to see a couple of LED rod lights through the copper in the concrete? Since he’s going with the LED rope, light look, I think that option too visually fit the style better.
Option 3, because the whole lamp looks as 1 piece while Option 2 it feels the light element not fully integrated in the concrete elements.
Fantastic job!
"A few people watched it"
You are a humble man...
When connecting two different types of metals in a possible moist environment,electrically isolate the two metals from each other with either electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. This will help minimize galvanic corrosion.
great design all options are valid!
I like 3 the best for keeping the "rope" aspect of it. I think the way I'd do it though is to have a straight piece of the rope going from one end to the other, sort of like a tube of light in the middle.
Not that it matters at all in this sort of application but in a structural application you're not "supposed" to weld rebar. Reason being is that common rebar isn't actually isn't that weldable, the welds can be prone to cracking. Also, if you in a situation where it has to be inspected, most inspectors aren't qualified/equipped to inspect welds.
Option 3. Would not have thought about this style, but it looks great in your space!
Bro you have such crazy ideas, love it.
Option 3 looks much better! Love the idea! ❤
Option 3
Really really dig the idea of a rope light id love to incorporate that into my own home
Option 3 looks the most intentional and overall best.
F me! Been as excited as a badger at the start of mating season waiting for a new video from you! 😃 Lovely work
Looks awesome, and great to see the new content.
Thanks!
You nailed it. I like option #3 the best👍🏾
Thanks much!
Option 3 looks cool.👍😎
My vote would be for option two, i like the semi separation going Concrete - Light - Concrete, it kind of gives it the feel of the lights having broken free from the concrete. That is just what i prefer though and you should go with what you like the most!
This lamp is so creative. I liked all 3. You can always change it
We missed you!
2 and 3 both look great 😊
Option 3, just seems more aesthetically pleasing. Cool project!
Go with Option 3 man! Love all that urban decay art you are doing. That LED lighting looks really fun! Great work and always look forward to your content.
This is so cool!!! Option 3 as well
One of the best ever! My man Mike still Killin it
Option 3 looks the best.
I liked option 2 it looked awesome!
I like # 3. It's larger so it gives more light. Nice job.
Option 3. Cool job and enjoyed as always
thanks!
That lights awesome. That would look really cool in a bar too
I loved the Simply Safe commercial! Great job with that! 😂
Thanks!
Option 2 is my favorite!
Amazing result, option 3 for sure
Option 2. BTW, congrats on using the saddle clamps correctly! I've seen bridges that 'saddled the dead horse', so major props.