Swivel Pendant Light

Instructions

Cut all of the parts out of the 1" thick stock. I used white oak. Dial in the exact dimensions as you go, accomodating for the actual milled thickness of your stock Adjust the sizing of the holes for the brass tube on the top and bottom supports based on your tube size. The inner thru hole should match the inner diameter of the tube, and the outer shelf should match the outer diameter of the tube so it can rest on the lip. Cut your brass tube to length To make the brass staples that are inserted into the top to hold the cable down, cut your brass bar into two pieces that are each approximately 1" long Make the brass bender progressive dies from the attached SVGs. the wood should be as thick as possible. Use hardwood. Use an arbor press and a 1/4 shaft (a router bit that is at the end of its life can be used) to press the shaft into the brass pieces, bending them into the die shapes. Now you have your brass staples. Mount your arm upside-down in Shaper Workstation and use your extra long 35mm router bit to drill the hole for the brass tube to pass thru - size it to be barely larger than the diameter of the tube. Use on-tool offsets to dial this in. Do the same for the hole at the end of the arm. Both of these can be done using on tool design features. Flip the arm to the top side and make the top side level on the workstation face. Use on-tool design features to grid off one end, and place the 1/4" wide channel of an appropriate length, to your taste. Add 1/8" slots at two points adjacent to the channel to support installing the staples. Cut these about 1/4" deep. Cut the cable channel using the ball-nose router bit. Setup the wall plate on the workstation shelf with its rear facing up. Use on-tool design to cut in a channel that will support the installation of the wall mounting bracket: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/hardware/fasteners/connectors/40351-taper-connectors?item=00S1304. Note this channel needs to be as long as you can fit without cutting through the top/bottom of the piece. Tune the depth for the assembled thickness of your wall mount hardware. You need extra room to allow for the sliding action to happen and for the two pieces to engage. Sand, Glue together, and apply finish. Install the mounting bracket on the rear channel with screws. Feed the cable through the and attach the lamp hardware (all can be purchased from colorcord.com) Secure the cable in place by instaling the brass staples - their legs should be bowed outslightly, allowing them to stay in place without adhesive. Mount the matching attachment to your wall and slide into position. This design is inspired by this project from fine woorking: https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/beginner-projects/w274-swing-arm-lamp