| Project by RobS | posted 576 days ago | 660 views | 1 time favorited | 17 comments | ![]() |
I saw a larger, square, wood-framed lamp once with paper attached for a shade and thought to myself, “hmm a square lamp that’s kind cool” and then said the line a typical do-it-yourselfer always says “I could make something like that!”
I took that idea and combined it with the idea of wanting to use some form of wood for the shade, (other than paper that is) and came up with this lamp. I’ve built 4 other full-size, more typical lamps that required purchasing a shade but this one I really like simply for its uniqueness (unique to me anyway) and smaller size. It measures roughly 5 X 5 X 12 and takes a C7 bulb. The entire piece including the vertical lattice work is cedar while the horizontal lattice was cut from some scrap ash I had lying around. I initially intended on using a tighter weave for the shade but quickly figured out I couldn’t flex the 1/16 inch thick shade pieces without breaking something. Besides, the open weave made for a better light source and a cooler environment for the bulb. And the best part was that I was able to give it as a gift so that always makes it more special.
Thanks for looking.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
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17 comments so far
Don
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posted 576 days ago
Rob, this is very nice. I think the open weave is preferable. I imagine the shadow pattern it casts on the walls would be really effective.
I think you would have been able to flex the wood had you soaked it in water. Worth a try.
What joinery did you use to attach the legs to the rails? What is the finish?
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/
scottb
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posted 576 days ago
It is very nice… and looks great in my house!
thanks again!
-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Vincent Van Gogh
bud
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posted 576 days ago
great idea, nice work, would look good in anyone’s house.
RobS
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posted 576 days ago
Don, Thanks and Yes thought about the water after the fact but I’m happy with the weave. I thought the shadow effects were cool too. Actually used glue and round toothpicks as dowel rods for joinery. Routered a groove to accept the weave.
Scott, you’re welcome glad you like it.
Bud, Thanks for the comments.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
RobS
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posted 576 days ago
Also Don the finish is just Watco teak oil.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
Cathy Krumrei
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posted 576 days ago
Hey that’s really a cool idea! Love the design. Thanks for sharing your project.
-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com
Mark DeCou
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posted 576 days ago
very nice. Combining electricity and woodworking is pretty cool huh!
-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flinthill's Artisan
Dick Cain
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posted 576 days ago
Very nice Rob, we received a gift of a hanging lamp with a wooden shade years ago. It’s hard to match the beauty of the light filtering through mother natures wood.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Shawn
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posted 575 days ago
I like it alot, very nice work Rob
-- Cheers
RobS
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posted 575 days ago
Thanks for the kuddos Mark, Dick and Shawn. I really appreciate the comments.
Rob
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
john
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posted 399 days ago
That is a cool looking light.
I think woodworking and electricity go well together .
Nice work Rob.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 399 days ago
SWEET … what a great gift
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
RobS
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posted 399 days ago
Thanks John! I must think so too, I’ve built 4 -5 different lamps, I like this for its uniqueness.
Thanks Debbie! I think all 4- 5 have gone away as gifts, so I think they make good gift too.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
mot
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posted 399 days ago
Great lamp! I like it when people take the time to give a little bit of detail and a story around the piece. Thanks!
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
Bill
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posted 399 days ago
Glad this surfaced again. Well done Rob. It looks like you better make some more. After all, Christmas is less than 5 months away.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
jeanmarc
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posted 97 days ago
That is a beautiful
-- jeanmarc manosque france
RobS
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posted 97 days ago
Ah yes, appreciation from across the pond… I must stop to say
Merci très beaucoup, Jeanmarc!
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX