Tag Archives: vintage light bulb

Making It / Found Pipe, Board, ‘Industrial’ Table/Accent Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on March 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

I don’t waste much of anything.  The original pipe, that this is the last piece of, was about three feet long, and has been used in three other projects, at least.  The board is from a stack of tongue-in-groove boards … Continue reading →

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Making It / Steampunk Wooden Spool Lamp With Vintage Style Light Bulb / Mike Smith

Posted on February 20, 2012 by destructivetesting

I recently took apart a vintage telephone, and have made several items from it. This is another. The part with gears on it is from the dial plate. When you would dial a number, these gears would move and connect … Continue reading →

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Making It / Recycled Metal Auto Part Lamp With Vintage Style Light Bulb / Mike Smith

Posted on February 13, 2012 by destructivetesting

I think this metal part is a part of a clutch, but whatever it is, it looks cool.  I’ve mounted it on a piece of Cocobolo hardwood, and added a vintage style light bulb.  I designed it so it looks … Continue reading →

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