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Lamp made from translucent 45 records

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To do this project you'll need a number of things...

50-75 translucent records plus a few that don't need to be translucent
a light bulb, fixture, switch and cord
a base
threaded rod, washers, fender washers, nuts and acorn nuts
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Jul 30, 2009. 9:48 PM79spitfire says:
The large washers are commonly called "fender washers". Calling them that will make them easier to find.
Aug 4, 2009. 3:00 AMstrangebike says:
in England they are sometimes called repair washers or penny washers. but if you ask then you will find what you are looking for.

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I like making things out of items that would have otherwise been discarded. Check out my other projects! Now a PE teacher in Mongolia! I don't have much time or even the resources to make much any m...
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