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Lack Shelf Light Mount

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description Lack Shelf Light Mount Overview

A 3D-printed aftermarket bracket designed to mount LED shelf lights onto IKEA Lack series tables or shelves, popular in DIY home-office communities.

help Lack Shelf Light Mount FAQ

Do I need to use screws to attach the Lack Shelf Light Mount, or will double-sided tape work?

While strong double-sided tape like 3M VHB can work for incredibly lightweight LED strips, using small wood screws is highly recommended for a permanent mount. Screwing the 3D-printed bracket directly into the hollow honeycomb core of the IKEA Lack shelf ensures the light won't fall off over time.

What type of 3D printer filament is best for printing these Lack shelf brackets?

PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament is perfectly fine for this mount since it will be used indoors at room temperature in a home office. However, if the LED lights generate a lot of heat, using PETG or ABS filament will provide better heat resistance and structural integrity.

Will this Lack Shelf Light Mount work with standard Philips Hue Light Strips?

Yes, these brackets are generally designed to hold standard 10mm to 12mm wide LED strips, which fits the second-generation Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus perfectly. The mount acts as a channel, angling the LEDs outward to project light onto your desk rather than straight down onto the floor.

How do I route the power cable for the LED lights through the hollow IKEA Lack shelf?

The genius of the Lack Shelf Light Mount design is that it often includes a small cutout that allows you to run the USB or DC power cable flush against the wall. You can drill a discrete hole in the bottom of the hollow Lack shelf to route the cable completely out of sight to your wall outlet.

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