Bob Hood Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I am in the process of adding overhead lighting and i am going to use a Velcro patch to hold he fixture in place and eyelet connection to my tape wiring. Has anyone had an experience with this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Velcro would make it removable for bulb replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi Holly...........That's one of the main reasons i am planning this, I also will be leaving a three inch piece of connecting wire to the eyelets so i can manipulate the fixture for bulb replacement. Thanks Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The hubs & I paddle kayaks, ride bike/ trike, hike & camp, so we are big fans of Velcro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The thickness of Velcro has kept me from using it in miniatures. I think it would throw off the scale. I'd love to see a photo of how you do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 HI KB..........I plan on setting up an album on my house as soon as i have access. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Bob Hood said: HI KB..........I plan on setting up an album on my house as soon as i have access. Thanks You have enough posts now, Bob. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi KB..........I know my pic are not great, but I'll do better later and replace. I got too excited. When i started this project back in 1972 you had to make a lot of things yourself. Thanks for your support 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 39 minutes ago, Bob Hood said: When i started this project back in 1972 you had to make a lot of things yourself. Your efforts show a lot of creativity ... and patience, especially the stairway balusters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Bob, I am SO impressed! I still have to master the double-hung working window and your attic stairs are wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thank you Holly........Just weight till you see the miniature 1940s radio, Working library ladder, Kitchen step ladder, Scale model fishing rods and reels, plus take a look at the window treatments with Cornish and internal rods, all from scratch. I'll put some of these in my album later this week. I probably have too much time on my hands. Ha Ha Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bob Hood said: I probably have too much time on my hands. Maybe so, but you are certainly using it productively! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khadi Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I've used velcro for battery-powered chandeliers. I did have some trouble with the velcro's sticky back not sticking after awhile, but that may have been the product of cheap velcro and a kitten sneaking into the house and batting at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hi Karen.........I hope the brand i have will work. This is an industrial grade that i have used over the last few years. I have used it to hold computer cable and other wire bundles and it never gives up. Package indicates it will hold 16 oz. per Sq. Inch/ I have some that i have used in my regular kitchen on baseboard to hold an extension cord for over six years and it is still holding. Time will tell. If all else fails I'll just have to use regular glue to hold the chandeliers. Thanks for your comments.......get that cat a toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Cats prefer miniatures to any other toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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