Shambam1962 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 I was kindly given an old Victorian style porch lamp from PW member ryle this week. Β It arrived very well packed and in perfect condition and no damage caused through the postal system and all thanks to ryle π I was very impressed with the craftsmanship and weight of the item. I opted for the easy option, and made a pedestal to fit the lamp out of a few pieces of oak. The oak had knots and shakes visible and I thought it would be in keeping with the age of the lamp fitting. The easy option would have been to use the large part of the lamp as the smaller section had only a small hole for the flex to fit through and no means of fixing to the pedestal. I wanted to keep the lamp original and use the whole thing and managed to fix the light using brass 4mm threaded rod to the 3 pieces coming of the glass shade securely. I have ordered a few parts to complete the lamp and will hopefully arrive in a day or two. I have ordered a vintage style wiring kit and an Edison vintage style bulb and I will add a photo of the finished light, later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 superb totally superb..........did you use the old super glue/linseed oil trick on the finish ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 11 minutes ago, ditchman said: superb totally superb..........did you use the old super glue/linseed oil trick on the finish ? Thank you Simon, it will look the part once the parts arrive π No I didnβt, I used 2 coats of Rustins Sanding sealer, followed by 3 coats of Chestnut Friction polish and finished off with Chestnut Microcrstalline wax. The microcrystalline wax is brilliant stuff and so easy to use and hard wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 is the chesnut polish heat/friction activated............youve got a loverly bloom on the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 The wax is so easy to use and the friction produces the high gloss immediately as you move across the work piece. And a little goes a long wayπ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 WOW!Β Β So glad the glass got used, it looks fantastic and looking forward to the finished article.Β Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 Having been privy to a photo of the lamp βdry fittedβ by Kevin, I can assure folk that it already looks fantastic. I am in awe of his innovative ideas on these projects and can only reiterate in thanking him for his help and guidance in my own meagre and amateurish attempts by comparison to his. He recommended the Chestnut Friction Polish which I now use on my bottle stoppers etc. but will now try the Microcrystalline wax for a lasting finish, so thanks for the heads up on that Kevin. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 18 Author Report Share Posted August 18 10 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: WOW!Β Β So glad the glass got used, it looks fantastic and looking forward to the finished article.Β Β Thank you Dave, it would have been criminal to only use part of the shade. It took a lot of scratching my head and a bit of thinking , and it will hopefully look the part once completed π I am going to clean the fitting up in a bucket of soapy water to remove the years of Β dust behind the metal work and glass, but I want to keep it all in its original condition and patina. I am interested in finding out who made this and will keep searching the internet ! Β Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 And Wales will have a NEW lighthouse.Β Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 18 Author Report Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, Old Boggy said: Having been privy to a photo of the lamp βdry fittedβ by Kevin, I can assure folk that it already looks fantastic. I am in awe of his innovative ideas on these projects and can only reiterate in thanking him for his help and guidance in my own meagre and amateurish attempts by comparison to his. He recommended the Chestnut Friction Polish which I now use on my bottle stoppers etc. but will now try the Microcrystalline wax for a lasting finish, so thanks for the heads up on that Kevin. OB Thanks Chris, and glad I can help π Your projects are definitely not amateurish and itβs all a learning process, and keep up the good work. I started off making a few different style pens, and learnt a lot as I gradually progressed. I still enjoy making the pens but I havenβt made a pen in a while. The last pen I made was from a piece of bog oak for greenshank1 in Scotland. What I have found is, I enjoy trying different turning projects, as you learn different techniques, which are useful on the next project. Believe me, they donβt always work out, but I try to be as honest as I can, and show the good bits and the not so good bits. I enjoy the turning, but I find the sanding and finishing the best bits, and transforming a piece of scrap wood into something nice . I am always on the lookout for different finishes, which is easy to apply and give a very good finish. The microcrystalline wax does this π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 18 Author Report Share Posted August 18 38 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: And Wales will have a NEW lighthouse.Β Β We need a new lighthouse in Wales, as this one has seen better days π I wonder where my inspiration came from ? It was either Harry Potter or this lighthouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 Hello, That is going to lookΒ πwhen finished, Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 24 Author Report Share Posted August 24 Well, I finally finished the lamp and made a few alterations on the 1st photos I posted. I made a new shorter pillar and a different style support to hold the base of the lamp. I had to wait almost a week for a delivery of a lighting kit and bulb, but I made 2 clocks, whilst waiting π The glass shade was originally going to be fastened by 4mm threaded brass rod, but I wasnβt happy with it. I altered the design and used 8mm copper pipe and drilled and glued to make a secure platform for the shade to fasten to. It wasnβt as straightforward as I first thought, and was definitely trying at times, but Iβm very pleased with the end result π Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 24 Report Share Posted August 24 WOW again, I do like that, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 24 Report Share Posted August 24 Hello, Absolute stunnerΒ π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted August 24 Report Share Posted August 24 God damn - that is absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 24 Report Share Posted August 24 stunning job ...bet you are pleased with thatΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 24 Author Report Share Posted August 24 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: WOW again, I do like that, very nice. Thank you Dave, it turned out good in the end π I had more hassle unscrewing the lamp holder, with the stupid locking tabs inside. 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: WOW again, I do like that, very nice. Β 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Absolute stunnerΒ π Thank you oldypigeonpopper π 1 hour ago, Duckandswing said: God damn - that is absolutely beautiful Cheers Ducksandwing π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 24 Author Report Share Posted August 24 30 minutes ago, ditchman said: stunning job ...bet you are pleased with thatΒ Thank you Simon π Yes Iβm very pleased with how it turned out in the end π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 24 Report Share Posted August 24 32 minutes ago, Shambam1962 said: Thank you Simon π Yes Iβm very pleased with how it turned out in the end π like the inperfections in the wood.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 25 Report Share Posted August 25 That is awesome. Thanks for posting. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 25 Report Share Posted August 25 That looks really good; not only a nice, thoughtful and unusual design, but beautifully done as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted August 25 Author Report Share Posted August 25 3 hours ago, Old Boggy said: That is awesome. Thanks for posting. OB Thank you, got there in the end π 2 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: That looks really good; not only a nice, thoughtful and unusual design, but beautifully done as well. Thanks, it was one of those testing projects π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 25 Report Share Posted August 25 Speechless!Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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