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Make a table lamp from home with some tools, wood, and woodworking knowledge. Learn how to make a table lamp base out of wood in this free video on home decor and lighting.
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Making a homemade table lamp requires some tools. Learn the tools needed to make a table lamp base out of wood in this free video on home decor and lighting.
What type of wood should you use to make a table lamp? Learn the materials needed to make a table lamp base out of wood in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Used wood can get dirty and form splinters. Learn how to clean wood for a lamp with wire brushing in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Make sure the stock wood for a table lamp is smooth. Learn how to cut smooth stock wood for a lamp base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Use caution when cutting wood for a lamp base. Learn how to cut wood for a lamp base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Remember to measure wood before you make cuts. Learn how to measure wood for a lamp base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Start a table lamp by cutting out the base. Learn how to cut wood for the base of a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
A table lamp should have a larger base for stability. Learn how to glue the larger of two bases for a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
The smaller base of a homemade table lamp will fit to the shaft. Learn how to glue the smaller of two bases for a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Measure and cut wood for a table lamp shaft. Learn how to cut wood to make a table lamp shaft in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Put the shaft of a table lamp together before attaching it. Learn how to put the wood together to make a table lamp shaft in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Make a table lamp shaft to fit the base. Learn how to finish making a table lamp shaft in this free video on home decor and lighting.
A top cap will serve as a stand for the light bulb and lamp shade. Learn how to make a top cap for a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Make sure the base of a homemade table lamp is square. Learn how to square the wood on a table lamp base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Enhance the looks of a homemade table lamp with trimming. Learn how to cut wood for table lamp trimming in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Cut table lamp trim to fit the size of the base. Learn how to cut trim wood to fit the base of a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
After everything is measured and cut, attach wood trim to the table lamp's base. Learn how to attach the wooden trim to the base of a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Attach the shaft of a table lamp to its base and make sure it fits. Learn how to attach a table lamp shaft to its base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
After everything is measure properly, you can screw together a lamp's shaft and base. Learn how to screw a table lamp shaft to its base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
After a shaft is attached to the smaller base, attach that base to the larger base of a lamp. Learn how to attach two bases of a table lamp together in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Don't forget to leave a way for a lamp's electrical cord to go through the base. Learn how to drill a hole in a table lamp for an electrical cord in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Finish a table lamp by attaching trim to the shaft. Learn how to attach trim to a table lamp's base and shaft in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Trimming will add a more refined look to the top of a table lamp. Learn how to attach trim to a table lamp's shaft and top cap in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Remember to attach the top cap of a table lamp before finishing the wood. Learn how to put the top cap on a table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Wax the wood on a table lamp for a better looking finish. Learn how to wax the wood of a homemade table lamp in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Lighting is the icing on the cake for your stylish home. It adds atmosphere and ambiance and allows you to bring attention to (and yes, show off) your proud possessions. Conversely, a poorly lit home is a sure way to give away your lack of style and design sophistication. But good lighting is much more than choosing the right wattage for your table lamp, it is an art and a science which draws upon common sense as well as high-minded theories.
One of the most common types of light fixtures is the table lamp, and if a person was so inclined, they could easily construct one of their own out of wood. In this free video series, an artist and woodworker will teach you how to make a table lamp base out of wood from an old fence to give it a rustic feel. You'll learn what tools and materials are needed to make a lamp base, how to measure and cut wood, and how to attach and screw all of the pieces together. From the base to the shaft and top cap, you'll learn how to construct every part of a table lamp in easy-to-follow steps. Add a unique feel to your home decor today!
Michael McGeary Michael is a musician, artist, and woodworker in Austin, TX. He has been designing and building furniture for 25 years. He received his training in restoration at the nationally acclaimed Restorationshop in Austin.dkdk
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