Elate Table Lamp

By LeahKSAmick
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BY-NC-SA 4.0 License
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Updated Tue Jan 09 2024

A shade, a base, a cord, a switch. The familiar elements of a traditional light are rearranged to take shape as Elate, a happy table lamp. Tilted and bent, Elate’s soft angles slant its shade, displaying a playful personality, while a lively colored cord threading through its body adds another cheerful layer.

> 2 hr
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Files Included (14)

  • Elate - Base - Joint.svg

    7 kB
  • Elate - Base - Profile METRIC.svg

    8 kB
  • Elate - Base - Profile.svg

    10 kB
  • Elate - Glue Up Jig.svg

    959 B
  • Elate - Neck - Left Side.svg

    27 kB
  • Elate - Neck - Right Side.svg

    26 kB
  • Elate - Neck - Top.svg

    9 kB
  • Elate - Shade Structure - Cap.svg

    9 kB
  • Elate - Shade Structure - Corner.svg

    7 kB
  • Elate - Shade Structure - Exterior.svg

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  • Elate - Shade Structure - Interior.svg

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  • Elate - Shade Structure - Ring & Tabs.svg

    18 kB
  • Elate - Shade Template.svg

    4 kB
  • Elate Table Lamp - ShaperHub Instructions - 120722.pdf

    4 MB

Materials

- Solid wood:

Milled to thicknesses of 5/8", 1/2", & 1/4"

- Scrap plywood, solid wood, or MDF for glue up jig

- 1/4" dowel rod for alignment pins

(see PDF instructions for full cut list)

- Shade making materials:

MDF or hardboard sheet

Adhesive-backed styrene

Cotton fabric

1/2" double-sided permanent adhesive

- Wood glue

- Double-sided tape for holding stock to Workstation

- Lighting components:

Decorative electrical cord

Socket

Thumb switch

Plug

- Hardware:

Tubing transition, knurled nut, coupler, & strain relief

⅛ IPS nupple

Button head screws (x2)

#10-24 threaded inserts (x2)

(see PDF instructions for detailed list)

Tools

- Various router bits & end mills:

1/4” straight bit (Shaper standard)

1/8” straight bit

10° tapered end mill

1/4” round nose bit

- Shaper Origin & Workstation

Tape

1/4" collet

standard spoilboard

- Standard measuring tools plus calipers & angle gauge

- Basic woodworking tools

- Sandpaper, wood glue, small & long clamps

- Sharp knife or scissors

- Wire cutter & stripper

- Rubber or felt feet

(see PDF instructions for complete, detailed list)

Instructions

View the PDF for full instructions and a detailed list of materials & tools Check out my Masterclass video and build Elate along with me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxIiRNjqDz0 Primarily utilizing the Shaper Workstation, this intricate project involves advanced setups and custom jigging. Beyond working with Origin, Elate dives into electrical wiring, a custom, laminated lamp shade, and even bookmatching if you’re up for an additional challenge. Although this is classified as a 2+ hour project, it is actually quite extensive far beyond 2 hours of work. Please tag me with your finished piece on social media! @leahksamick Community Forum: https://community.shapertools.com/t/elate-table-lamp-by-leah-k-s-amick/7929 Bits & End Mills: Tapered End Mill: https://www.mcmaster.com/6630N17/ Round Nose Bit: https://www.mcmaster.com/8878A17/ Adhesive Styrene: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lampshade-Material-Adhesive-Sensitive-Lampshades/dp/B0157HF1FY/ref=asc_df_B0157HF1FY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198096942604&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6402941474338658470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061080&hvtargid=pla-327350631337&psc=1 TheLamp Shop: http://www.lampshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=08_01_SHADE_LAMINATIONS *Elate is an original design by Leah K.S. Amick. These instructions are for personal use only as and do not authorize reproduction for distribution for sale.


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