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How to make a custom pine log lamp on the cheap!

How to make a custom pine log lamp on the cheap!

This instructable will show you how to make a cool lamp out of an ordinary piece of firewood.

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Step 1Materials/tools needed:

Two pieces of the pine of your choice.
One flat piece w/ natural edge
One 3"x12" round piece w/bark still on
Old lamp fixture with bulb
Lamp shade of your choice
Drawknife or other sharp tool
Cut-off saw
Drill w/ long drill bit
Two screws
Wood stain and Polyurethane clear

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3 comments

Aug 8, 2010. 6:58 AMterrix says:

This is great! I have several old lamps that I've accumulated from bootfairs, thinking they 'might come in useful sometime'. Now I know what to do with them, they definitely will!

Sep 16, 2009. 7:21 AMTruckerDude says:

A possible source for the lamp body; go to a landscape company or tree trimming company and ask them for a piece of the tree they just cut down or trimmed. If you go to their job site, be careful as there are chain saws and chippers in use!!!