Hi everybody! In this instructables I'll show you my latest design of lamp. Just imagine, you're a knight on retirement, you're enjoying yourself with the spoils of past conquests... but what to do with your trusty helmet? Look no further! Turn it into the coolest standing lamp!

Step 1: Materials Needed

In the picture you can see an exploded view of the lamp.

materials:
-medieval looking helmet (I bought mine for 45 euros at a flea market)
-crankshaft of a car (found mine in a scrapyard for 5 euros)
-some electrical wires and 2 lamp sockets
-metal tube (diameter slightly larger than the crankshaft axle diameter) and some assorted metal for the lamp support
-round base for the lamp, I used a copper dish that fit it perfectly.

Step 2: Fit the Crankshaft and Copper Dish Together

Nextly I fitted the crankshaft and copper dish together with some sturdy steel bolts. To do this I first drilled some holes in the right places in the dish. Straightforward job ;)

Step 3: Build the Lamp and Helmet Support

Then I assembled the helmet and lamp support. First I welded two parts of metal into a U-shape that can support the helmet. Then I welded 2 small lamp sockets in place. In these I screwed some 3 watt LED lamps. Normal lights work as well but then I got a "hot metal smell".

As you can see, the metal tube isn't fixed to crankshaft with screws or welds, it turns freely.

Connect the electrical wires to the sockets and... done!

Step 4: Final Assembly

Put the helmet onto the helmet supports and swivel it until it looks right. As an afterthought I added a clear piece of plastic that I painted red. This makes the light more diffuse and almost looks like a demonic knight :)

Now sit back and enjoy one of the most sturdy (20 kg) and manliest lamps you'll ever see.

If you like the design, please vote. I'd really appreciate it!