Making A Pipe Table Lamp

The plastic coating on the wire is to protect you from being electrocuted.

Making a pipe table lamp.

At first sight they seem immensely complicated but once you realize that most of these lamps are made of steel pipes with simple joints you are. Industrial pipe and reclaimed hardwood desk table lamp with shade. At 200 bucks each i figured i could make my own for a fraction of the cost and have fun doing so. It s made from lengths of steel pipe and fittings a light kit and a light bulb all readily available at your local home depot store.

225 00 if you were to construct your own diy industrial design piece what elements you would really like to include. This cool easy to make pipe lamp will create a trendy look for your desk or table. We are going to show you some steampunk and industrial handmade pipe lamp ideas that you are going to fall in love with at first sight. The tubing helps prevent the plastic coating on the wire from being damaged on the abrasive interior of the pipes.

Cut two pieces of the smaller vinyl tubing about 3 long and slide one over each of the rotary switch wires stopping about an inch from the switch. It s just the way they look. These lamps are functional and cheap. Just follow the step by step tutorial and you ll have your new desk or table lamp completed in no time.

It cost 30 bucks to make one. You don t want to damage that.