Wood Turned Lamp

Intro: Wood Turned Lamp

I've seen versions of this kind of lamp around the internet but I figured I'd give it a shot. It's made from several different varieties of wood.

STEP 1: Turn Blanks

Take the blanks and put them up on the lathe. Using your various turning tools shape them to your hearts content.

STEP 2: Repeat Again and Again

Repeat for each one of your different wood blanks.

STEP 3: Drill Holes

The base blank needs a the hole through it like all of them but it also needs one through the side for the power cable. The rest I drilled through at different points to allow for shifting them to create an interesting form overall.

STEP 4: Final Layup and Wiring

Once you have the pieces positioned the way you want them, its time to wire the whole thing up. I purchased a cord, lamp harp, and bulb kit from home depot and assembly is crazy simple.

STEP 5: Enjoy Your New Lamp

Put a lamp shade on it, screw in a light bulb, plug it in, and enjoy!

Comments

[domenic3]

such a good design

[craftclarity]

This is a gorgeous bit of craft, sir! Very very very nice work.

[trans4mation]

I totally dig this lamp! It's very creative and cool looking, not to mention you used so many different types of wood! Nice job Magicman391.

[magicman391]

Woods starting from the bottom are maple, elm, cherry, ambrosia maple, Purple Heart, and Birdseye maple.

[ekiessling]

Could you tell me the types of wood you used? This is incredibly beautiful. I love the dark wood.

[patsheldon]

I like it! It almost has a Dr. Seuss feel to it. Nice job :)

[Bill WW]

Nice work! Good to know where to buy the parts, I have plans to turn a lamp, thanks.

I'm pretty new to wood turning (but not wood working)! With my limited experience, I would have to cut those big blanks down into rough cylinders on a band saw before turning. Already broke one gouge.

[jessyratfink]

That's a great looking lamp - really unique :D