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Product Information
The Punga lights are a family of simple and elegant hanging pendant light shades inspired by the growth patterns found on the trunk of the native New Zealand Punga tree (see media section below)
Currently available in 3 sizes and two finishes, the Punga Lights can be hung individually or in clusters and provide a warm and subdued lighting effect.
Features
- Ships ready to assemble.
- Each of the panels fit together without the use of fasteners or adhesives. This is enabled by precision laser cutting that creates a “pseudo” dovetail joint
- The light shades easily clip onto existing light fixtures or cords and are not required to be hardwired in.
- Each panel is nested perfectly into the next when cut, keeping wastage to a minimum. For example, when laser cut, the left side of one panel is the right side of another.
Specifications (Click on images to enlarge)
| Materials |
Dimensions |
3.0mm Hoop Pine Plywood (Interior grade)
2.5m Flex Cable with Bulb holder (Black) |
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Assembly Instructions
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FAQ (Click on question to expand)
Why do some of the panels seem to flex or warp?
As this product is made from natural materials, variations can invariably occur. This is caused by the release of tension on the plywood when it is cut into smaller pieces. Each of the panels are graded and flattened before being dispatched. However, If you find that a panel is curved slightly, usually all it takes is to bend it slightly in the opposite direction to solve the problem. Additional panels are included in each pack in case or breakage or in the case of a stubborn bent panel.
One of the panels has come loose. What should I do?
While the lights were intended to fit together without the need for glues or fasteners, sometimes variations in the density of the plywood can cause tolerance issues with the laser cutting process. A small spot of general purpose glue in the join should be all it takes to provide the solution.
What do you mean by “pseudo” dovetail joint?
A side effect of the laser cutting process is that the material is cut with a focused beam which creates a chamfered or angled edge. This is barely noticeable on thinner materials but it is used to effect on the thicker 3mm material with the Punga Lights. When the panels are attached to the end caps, the chamfered edges help them to snap into place and keep them secure without the use of glues or fasteners.
The panels don’t fit in all the way. What should I do?
If it is too hard to fit the panels in by hand, loosely insert each of the panels and then roll the end caps over a hard surface to fully clip them in.
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