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.
- 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)
- 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)