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Step 3Preparing the Planter Box
Using an approximately 6.25"x6.25"x5" wooden planter box from IKEA's garden accessories section, mark the bottom of the planter box (which will become the TOP of the lamp's base) in the center.
I find the center by drawing intersecting lines from the corners of the box (the center of the resulting "X" is the center of the box).
As shown in the second image, drill a hole in the center of the box that is wide enough to accommodate the lamp's threaded post. You know this width from the previous step. Make sure that post fits.
NOTE: the original plan was to use this wooden base with its grain exposed. But, upon final assembly of the lamp, I noted that the wood patterns conflicted with one-another. If you'd like to paint the base (as I did in the end), NOW is the time to do it. (a few notes about painting are in a later step)
I find the center by drawing intersecting lines from the corners of the box (the center of the resulting "X" is the center of the box).
As shown in the second image, drill a hole in the center of the box that is wide enough to accommodate the lamp's threaded post. You know this width from the previous step. Make sure that post fits.
NOTE: the original plan was to use this wooden base with its grain exposed. But, upon final assembly of the lamp, I noted that the wood patterns conflicted with one-another. If you'd like to paint the base (as I did in the end), NOW is the time to do it. (a few notes about painting are in a later step)
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