HO Streetlight Kit - NK014-1 & -2 INFORMATION PAGE

The photo below shows another view of the streetlight (incandescent LEDs shown) that can be built with the parts in this kit. Following is a list of tools and supplies that will be required to build the streetlights. This list also is included with the kit.

Description :

( numbers on left margin are referred to in NOTES B ):

1- Diagonal (side) cutters

1- 6" Ruler with at least 1/16" increments

1- Dremel tool with sanding disks

1- # 76, # 70, and # 65 drill bits

1- Pin Vise - we recommend Starrett 162-A (0-.040" opening)

2- Access to drill press (used to punch holes in lampshades) (alternate method can use a small mallet or hammer)

2- # 76 and # 65 drill bits

2- Small sheet (approx. 1"x 2"x 1/8" thk) styrene, brass or aluminum

3- 5/16-24 bolt (24 threads/inch) approx. 2-3" long (used for tube bending support) cost ~$1.25

4- Straight pin or needle (for flaring end of tube)

4-Matches, candle or small torch (for heating end of tube)

4- Fine grade steel wool (handy for tube cleaning) 1/8" or 3/16" drill bit (and drill press or hand drill)

5- 2-part 5-minute or 2-ton Epoxy (any Hardware store)

5- Toothpicks & aluminum foil )to mix epoxy with/on) Isopropyl or Denatured Alcohol (for parts cleaning) CA Adhesive (super glue)

6- 35-45 watt soldering iron (for wire preparation)

7- Lower temp soldering iron (12-15 watt for LED soldering)

Bench vise

Hacksaw or modeler's saw (for cutting 3/16" alum tube)

Magnifiers & good workbench lighting

Notes B:

(1)- These tools will be used to cut the tubing and finish the ends.

(2)- These are used for punching holes in the lampshades.

(3)-Bending of tubing using external support can be easily performed by using a bolt's threads for side-support during bending, similar to the way a conduit bender works.

(4)-Flaring of tube end is for lampshade support and bonding.

(5)- Two-part epoxy is preferred over CA adhesive for affixing lampshades to tubing.

(6) This soldering iron is used for pretinning the N5038 magnet wire (included in kit).

(7)- A low-temperature iron is used to solder the wires to the LEDs.

An itemized list of parts included in the kit are as follows :

Item# / Description / Qty.

N7009 / HO 24" Lampshade / 8

N7005 / HO 18" Lampshade / 8

N2025 / 0.025" Stainless Steel Tubing x 9" long / 2

N2032U / 0.032" Stainless Steel Tubing x 9" long / 1

N2042 / 0.042" Stainless Steel Tubing x 9" long / 2

P0223 / 3/32" Styrene tube x 6" long / 2

N5038 / #38 magnet Wire red & green 100 ft. each color 1

N1022C or N1021C / Incandescent or white High-intensity LEDs / 8

NB4530 / 453-ohm 1/4-watt resistor (for 12-volt DC operation) / 10

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Special Note:

This kit includes LED current protection resistors for use with a 12-volt DC power source. If separate DC power is not available, we highly recommend the versatile NK218 LED Power Kit priced at $26.75.