DIY Wooden Tripod Table Lamp ~ DIY Woodworking
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How I made a pair of wooden tripod table lamps using some Oak offcuts and a DIY lamp wiring kit from eBay. Really elegant and perfect design for you bedroom or living space.👇 Links to tools/materials below👇
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
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You might also like my video on making DIY Wood Coasters to go along with these! Check it out here: • How to Make Easy DIY C...
You can find the lamp wiring kit I used on eBay here: ebay.us/hpKmzO
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BUILD PROCESS
This build started with cutting out a hand drawn sketch of the leg design and making an MDF template on the bandsaw. This was refined with a hand plane and sanding.
Then using some Oak offcuts I traced the template and cut out the rough shapes of the six legs on the bandsaw. I attached each leg to the template, using the masking tape and CA glue method, and using my homemade router table (and a hand plane when things got a little scary) trimmed everything back to its final shape.
I made a quick temporary jig on my table saw cross cut sled to ensure each leg was cut at the same matching position and angle, and ran all six through.
I created the center triangle pieces for each lamp out of a left over piece of Oak - using the table saw and MicroJig push block to make this awkward cut as safe as possible.
All the legs were glued onto the center pieces one at a time using masking tape as a clamp because the shapes were very difficult to get clamps on.
Once everything was dry I created some DIY wood filler using Titebond II wood glue and some leftover Oak sanding dust and filled any gaps I could, before using a chisel and sandpaper to flush things up.
I then took the lamp bases over to the drill press and used the longest drill bit I could, that still fit between the base and the drill chuck, to drill a hole through for the wiring. This hole was then made slightly wider at the top to accommodate a slightly larger diameter brass tube.
The bases were then finished with 3 coats of OSMO Polyx Satin Clear.
In order to keep the brass tubes as straight and vertical as possible I used a bit in the drill press to keep it all aligned while I screwed it into the Oak using some pliers. This actually worked really well and I will use the technique again!
Then it was just a case of adding the bulb holder and wiring the lamps up. A couple of nice small drum lampshades later, and the build was done!
#diylamp #modernlamp #tablelamp
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Make a groove on the inside of one of the legs and out the bottom before assembly to accept the lamp cord. Makes for a much neater appearance, especially if the cord is brown or translucent. You can cut the groove just wide enough so the cord is friction fit or cut it deeper and cut a small strip to cover the cord entirely. Otherwise, great build and appearance.
Loved them.
Really cool - I love the look and using the drill press to keep the lamp threaded rod centered and true while installing it was brilliant!
@mikeparsonscc
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan! 😊 Yeah it was a good hack that worked out really well! I was surprised - it actually came out perfectly 😍👌
Absolutely in awe! Didn't read the description and could not work out what you were making till the very end. Can't believe how much goes into each piece you make! Just incredible!
@mikeparsonscc
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that! 😀 Although I'm pretty sure I over complicate things TBH - there is probably a easier way 😂
nice work! using the drill press to maintain plumb is genius.
GRAZY WORK
Love the idea of mitre bond and tape! I make a lot of lamps and do a lot of what you are doing here, the tape idea is going to come in handy thanks!👍🏻👍🏻
@mikeparsonscc
3 жыл бұрын
It's a game changer for router templates!
Our factory is also engaged in the field of chandeliers and lighting equipment. Thank you for visiting
such a great diy
@mikeparsonscc
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊
Good job👏👏👏
@mikeparsonscc
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
I too am often afraid of the router. It is the scariest tool in my shop! Very cool design!
@mikeparsonscc
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I completely agree. There is so much power/speed in that little bit. I'm still scared every time I use it in the router table... 😱
I would like to make one if you could burrow me your workshop..
Love the design and use of solid wood. Can I buy these already built?
@mikeparsonscc
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No sorry, they were a one off gift for a friend 👍
Hi Mike,where did you get the lamp holder from.Thanks.
@mikeparsonscc
3 жыл бұрын
There is a link in the video description 👍
Hi, Nice work! What angle do you have when cutting center triangle piece?
@mikeparsonscc
3 жыл бұрын
I don't remember sorry, I did it by eye 👍
@frodemolland6249
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeparsonscc Hi, I figured it out :) the angles/sides are 30 degree :)
Don’t suppose you could link the Lamp Kit you used?
@mikeparsonscc
4 жыл бұрын
Of course - It is ebay.us/hpKmzO (I have also added it to the video description) 👍
How did you make the lamp shades?
@mikeparsonscc
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't, they are bought from a lighting shop 👌
خدمة
Hey, do you have the printable version of the lamp leg?
@mikeparsonscc
2 жыл бұрын
Printable version? Sorry I'm not sure what you mean? 🤔
@NansJohar
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeparsonscc buddy is there any template that i can download ? I did try to make a similar lamp but it is way too big. Even a sketch with the dimensions would work for me to understand.
@mikeparsonscc
2 жыл бұрын
@@NansJohar Ohhh ok, no I don't sorry. I did it all by eye and it was so long ago now I have no idea of the dimensions - sorry 😟
@NansJohar
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeparsonscc no worries my friend.. I'll try to make a smaller version. Just hope that i don't waste much of material. God speed buddy. 🙏
@mikeparsonscc
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe try with some cardboard or foam core first to create some prototypes? Before you start on more expensive materials 👌
How can you title this DIY? .... This is done by a professional in a professional setting
@mikeparsonscc
3 жыл бұрын
Because I did it myself... I am not a pro by the way, this is just a hobby and nothing to do with my day job 👌
Went to fast. Would have been better if you talked us through the steps. Good work just hard to follow.
I like your video but this is not supposed to be diy video.