I've just set up a work bench that needs some light. It's made of textured (non-smooth) aluminum. How can these fasten under an aluminum shelve?
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These LED lights come with a small plastic bracket that you can use two way tape or screws. I was suggest screws, but may need to use a self tapping screw or a pilot hole.
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Keep in mind that the light stripes are only about the quarter inch wide and made of plastic so they are geared up as more of a accent light to use inseide a cabinet that has a glass door or under a cabinet in a kitchen or bar. For a workbench, you might want to consider something a little heavier duty. To answer your question, you would have to pre-drill a hole into the aluminum and you might need a longer screw to fasten. ANother option to consider is the use of velcro to fasten the lights to the underside. Hope this helps.
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I would use Duco Cement to glue the plastic clips that come with the lights to the aluminum shelf and after the cement is dry and set snap the lights into the clips.
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These lights are so light that I used clear scotch tape for install under my kitchen cabinet & its works great! Going on 1 year & they're still in the same spot!
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You could use small flat head screws to fasten the holders, then the lights just pop into place. I did that with wooden cabinets. You Might have to pre-drill the holes. surprisingly they give off a lot of light.
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I made some L brackets Out of aluminum Scrap I Had laying around . I use self tapping screws Attach brackets to each Corner . Which is more than enough support to hold on To your Roof Or A wall !
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I mounted mine to a standard light mounting box made out of plastic. They sell them at home depot/lowes and such. An example on amazon is this: Westinghouse Lighting 0105000 Saf-T-Box, 1-1/2 Inch DeepIt depends on how/where you need to mount it and if you have access to above it in the ceiling or not. I would ask at a local home-improvement store and they will get you the exact box for your needs.
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I put the industrial cages on them and they look great!ADX Metal Lamp Guard for String Lights and Lamp Holders, Industrial Wire Iron Bird Cage, 4-PackGood Luck!
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Try it on a small hidden area of the aluminum. This is such a terrific product, I would say, you have a chance for success!
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They are held together with nuts and bolts. I doubt that you can weld aluminum.
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Simply pull the mental bars protruding on both sides of the light. It is designed to be adjustable. Might need to apply more force if it feels too tight to pull.
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Mighty Bright has a product that makes it sit more securely on a hard surface. It's called the light cradle. It measures about 3 x 4 inches. You place the base of the light into it. It's held in place by a small clip and because its "footprint" is considerably larger than that of the base, it makes the light much more stable. At around $7.00, I think it's a reasonably priced, useful addition to the light.
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The underside is a grid of plastic molding. As you use your clamp it would be possible to secure a square of wood as a base to help steady and secure it. Or the feet of the clamp may well fit in between the ridges of the molding.
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I have not used my light yet, but it came with screws, but I would consider mounting tape if needed since light is so lightweight. I agree with other customer, that the light is not very bright and illuminates only a small area. I kept product and will eventually find an appropriate place for it. Good luck.
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there extremely light thin aluminum. u throw those babes on there and crank the hell out of them they will get on there... not recommended tho..
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The aluminum is reasonably soft, and pliable. However, it is not that easy to deform it. The manufacturer has spun ridges into the reflector to stiffen it.
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I mounted them to the camper not the awning. Ran 1.5inches below where the awning was attached to the camper. The lights have an adhesive strip and silicon mounts (buy aluminum 1/4' screws not what comes with it the light as they will rust). Then I to for good measure put a bead of clear silicon around the edges. 2 years and we get other campers stopping by.
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HiYou can mount these things anywhere. Use sheet rock screws to tack it down... 3-4inch length screws, this type of screw that stays where you put it and its so easy, just drive it right through the plastic frame into the structure, easiest with a drill with bit. These are good motion lights, most lights are blind and useless, these pick up all motions. I have 3 extra for replacements.
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Depending on the metal border around your lights, you can put them on and stretch them out enough so that they don't droop. If that makes any sense...
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We put them into a frame and covered them with fabric. We shot a few staples into the sides to keep it from moving but screws would work. It is dense enough to be held by a screw providing your frame is tight.
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I spoke to my brother-in-law and he drilled a hole in various tables (he moves the lamp around a lot) and was able to put the "screw" part in those holes and tighten the clamp really tight. All parts are metal, not plastic. He thinks it is a really good product. I hope this helps you and sorry for the delay.