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Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - Duane N - 12-21-2016
I'm relativity new to woodworking and I'm limited with the tools I have (not making excuses) but after building some side tables to go underneath 2 framed pictures of mine I decided I needed some small(ish) table lamps to go under the pictures. I could easily go out and buy 2 but there's no fun in that right?
I have no drawings or plans to make these lamps...just an idea in my head of how I think they should look and things change as I go. Right now I'm working on the bottom portion of the lamps then I'll tackle the shades which will also be built out of Walnut with some frosted glass inserts.
I wish I owned a lathe but I'm not at that point yet....maybe in the future.
I also plan on doing some sort of leaf/branch in-lay on the body of the lamp (2" X 2" square) using a lighter colored wood for contrast...possibly some Maple. This is also my first attempt at a box joint connection for the base and I think I want to do some sort of legs to wrap the corners of the base to stand it off the table.
The pine board in the last image is just a test piece to see if I like how the next piece will attach to the base...I'm up in the air at this point. Any input is welcomed of course because I'm here to learn.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - barryvabeach - 12-21-2016
I like the base. As to the column, without a lathe, you can always make it an octagon by knocking off the corners, or you can make it look pretty close to round, using a plane.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - Tynyyn - 12-21-2016
Wear gloves when handling walnut lest you walk around for a couple of days with stained fingers.
Very nice. I first thought the finger joints were odd until I read your post. Newbies ideas are always refreshing because they do think outside of the box.
Keep up the good work.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - fredhargis - 12-21-2016
Nice. Another trick for the column would be (if you have a router) to cut a bevel on each corner, stopping it short from the ends; maybe an inch or so. But I think you'll have a nice looking lamp. Thought about what your finish will be?
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - Bill Holt - 12-21-2016
I think your proportions look pretty good and I like the shape of the pine transition piece. Your inlay idea for the column will draw the eye and the corners will become less "stark". Just my opinion.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - MsNomer - 12-21-2016
I see that pine piece in figured maple.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - Duane N - 12-21-2016
Thanks for the input...I have some more ideas to contemplate and it's appreciated. I'm in no hurry to finish the 2 lamps (I've been working on them on and off a couple of weeks). Not sure on the finish yet...something natural and to bring out the grain of the Walnut. The pine board was just a test piece to see if I like the transition from the base to the column...still up in the air with it but it's going to be Walnut whatever it ends up looking like.
I do like the octagon idea for the column but then that eliminates the maple in-lay idea or just smaller than what I thought about doing.....decisions, decisions.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - clockman - 12-21-2016
for the column you could do a tapered Arts and Crafts style, something like below
http://antiquehelper.rfcsystems.com/Full/526/56526.jpg
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - Duane N - 12-21-2016
(12-21-2016, 06:45 PM)clockman Wrote: for the column you could do a tapered Arts and Crafts style, something like below
http://antiquehelper.rfcsystems.com/Full/526/56526.jpg
I have a hard time making decisions especially when I'm not following a plan or sketch...now I have one more idea to consider. I do like the tapered column and I do want to see the grain of the Walnut/ Maybe this or the octagon cut is the way I need to go. An in-lay is something I want to do but I don't think I'm capable of doing it at this point...at least not how I see it in my head.
RE: Walnut lamp(s) build (part 1) - Bill Holt - 12-21-2016
Duane, don't give up on the inlay. I followed Carolyn's (MsNomer) steps and every inlay has been a breeze.