How To Make Wooden Lamps

Making your own furniture for use or sell is difficult but a fun hobby to take up. Creating lamps is a simple way to explore your skills while creating a functional yet pleasant-looking furnishing. The simplest material to use is wood which also blends well with most every decor style. Creating wood lamps is simple and only requires you to use your creativity and some basic skills. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Cut and Build Your Lamp

1

Cut the 4-inch by 4-inch wood pole into 1-inch segments using a 10-inch or larger miter saw. To keep the lamp level, each cut needs to be precisely level. You can use other kinds of saws, but a miter saw will ensure a level cut. Cut as many segments as you desire for the height of the lamp.

2

Drill a 1/2-inch hole into each wood piece. The important aspect of the hole is that it be perfectly vertical. Place the wood on a flat, level surface and drill straight down. The position of the hole should vary but be within center two square inches of the wood piece.

3

Drill a 2-inch hole into the exact center of one of the 8-inch by 8-inch wood planks using a hole-cutting attachment to your drill. Using a hacksaw, cut a small "V" notch leading from one edge of the plank to the center. The notch should be about a half-inch in width and depth. This will be your bottom plank.

4

Drill a 1/2-inch hole into the other wood plank. To identify exact center, measure four inches from each edge and mark the lines. The intersection of these lines is center point.

5

Secure the base together using wood glue between the two planks and four 1.5-inch wood screws. Screw the the two pieces together from the bottom plank up to the upper plank. Make sure the edges align.

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Twist the bolt and washer onto the threaded pipe, and feed the threaded pipe through the base. Lower each 4-inch by 4-inch piece of wood onto the pipe, making sure to add wood glue to each contacting surface. Once every piece is on there, add a washer and bolt to the top side of the pipe and tighten down until the pieces are secure and tight. Cut the pipe approximately three inches above the top of the bolt using a hacksaw.

7

Add the lamp kit to the project. Feed the wire cord through the center of the threaded pipe and through the lamp shade clamps. Then feed it through the removable base of the socket. Wire the socket, and replace the base. Screw the lamp shade clamps and the socket base onto the threaded pipe.

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Choose an appealing lamp shade and add it to the piece.