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Step 4Using the Tool
A 11/32" hole needs to be drilled completely through the turned wooden lamp base (preferable drilled with a drill press). Widen the top of the through hole with a 3/8" drill bit, about 1/8 inch deep. This will make the threading process easier.
Insert the tool (screw side up of course) into the hole and turn clockwise. The hardness of the wood will determine how easy this step is. Turn the tool to the desired depth and then remove. The tool will most likely be a little hot and covered in saw dust. Let it cool down and brush off the dust. Repeat the last two steps until the tool turns with ease in the lamp base.
Insert a new threaded nipple into the base and you're ready to wire the lamp.
Insert the tool (screw side up of course) into the hole and turn clockwise. The hardness of the wood will determine how easy this step is. Turn the tool to the desired depth and then remove. The tool will most likely be a little hot and covered in saw dust. Let it cool down and brush off the dust. Repeat the last two steps until the tool turns with ease in the lamp base.
Insert a new threaded nipple into the base and you're ready to wire the lamp.
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Jan 8, 2009. 9:29 PMglorybe
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I hate to nag but it does not matter a hoot if the wooden base is turned, carved or whacked to shape with a chain saw. If it is soft material it doesn't even have to be wooden. The point is that you are instructing as to a cheap way to install threads in some lamp bases.
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Jan 9, 2009. 4:27 AMblightdesign (author)
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You are absolutely correct.
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