How to Make a Tripod Lamp
A tripod lamp can make a great accent to any room. It's inexpensive and easy to build. Chances are, you already have some of the materials lying around the house. You can customize your tripod lamp with a lampshade to match the rest of the decor. Make a one-of-a-kind piece for a fraction of what it would cost to buy one. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Get a tripod. If you don't already have one, you can often pick one up for very little money at garage sales.
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Pick up a lamp kit from your local hardware store. It should contain a socket, a lamp cord, a plug and a lampshade mount.
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Remove the metal screw that holds the camera to the tripod.
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Drill a hole through the plastic head of the tripod, large enough to fit the lamp socket snugly.
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Mount the socket into the hole, pulling the lamp cord through the hole so it hangs below the socket.
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Attach the lampshade mount to the plastic head of the tripod using small screws.
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Unscrew the screw at the top of the lampshade mount, put the lampshade on top and screw it back on.
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Screw in the light bulb.
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Adjust the height of the lamp by extending the tripod legs.
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Tips & Warnings
Heavy tripods make sturdy floor lamps. If you're having trouble pulling the cord through the hole, use a wire coat hanger.
Resources
- Photo Credit Gracey at www.morguefile.com
