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Old 07-23-2013, 10:06 AM
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Default cutting a led

I was wanting know if anyone has tried cutting a round led rectangular. I know that they make them, but the factory made ones are not the right size
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Old 07-23-2013, 11:59 AM
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Default Re: cutting a led

I have done it. Some considerations: the stated angle of the beam for the LED you have is focused as lens by the rounded end of the LED. It will be all over the place if you sand that off. Might be look you are going for or not. You can sand the sides but stay away from the diode innards obviously or you will kill it.

Another solution to accomplish what you are possibly trying to do is use acrylic and backlight or reflect it though the acrylic.
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Old 07-23-2013, 09:34 PM
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Default Re: cutting a led

Great ideas! Thanks for asking the question!

I might have to do lights on my tow boats using those tips!

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