Lamp made from translucent 45 records

Step 6 Stacking the records

Here's where things are a little tricky. Chances are that you didn't manage to drill exactly parallel holes through the records. That's ok as long as you're close. And as long as you don't let the records freely spin around. The order and orientation of the records is important to retain. I kept my drill bit in one hole and started with the bottom of the stack. I had a bottom to my stack because, amidst all the 45s was one translucent small diameter 33. Odd indeed - i'll assume you won't be so lucky and that you'll need something to cover up the larger opening of the 45 on top. I suggest an adapter stuck or glued into place.

Before we get there we need to drill holes in the base. I started with the threaded rod and acorn nuts all in the three holes drilled through the stack. Once you have that you can remove the clamps.

Mark where the holes need to be on the base. I suggest using a considerably larger bit for this hole. It won't be noticeable under the record and will make threading all the records on a bit easier.

Now move one threaded rod from the stack to the base. switch the acorn nut for a fender washer and a hex nut. Put the drill bit back in that empty hole. Remove the other two threaded rods and put them in the base. keeping your stack of records oriented take one, and flip it over and onto the rods. Put washers on the rods and then take a next and flip it over before putting it on. Keep doing that until you are out of records, you are tall enough for your light bulb, or you like the look of it.

Put the acorn nuts on and gently work the rods back down into the base. Tighten the hex nuts and then use the bolt cutters or a hacksaw to trim any excess threaded rod.