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DIY Contour DESK Lamp

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 Want to add some style to your space? I got you covered with this diy contour diycreators
lamp. This lamp is made from plywood wrapped with iron-on veneer. I used led (/member/diycreators/)
Diy Creators
puck light, but any light can be used. It's also equipped with a toggle switch and (https://www.youtube.com/chann
a cool mahogany lamp base. The parts and tools used are listed below.
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Parts used:

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Light switch - http://amzn.to/2x4wRbi (http://amzn.to/2x4wRbi)
Power Supply - http://amzn.to/2fGjgEF (http://amzn.to/2fGjgEF)
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Step 1: Shaping the Lamp Color changing lamp

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First: I used a small sheet of 3/4in oak plywood. Marked out a rectangle
(12.5in by 14in )

Second: I made a marked 3in from each corner. Then use a paint can or a
round object to create an arch in the corner.

Third: Cut out the shape with a jigsaw or a bandsaw. stay close to the line
this way you can sand the wood to the line.

Step 2: Duplicating the Shapes

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If you don't have a router just duplicate the same shape 3 times the same way.
If you have a router, then you can use a flush bit. Just use two sided tape to hold
the nice recent cut piece of plywood. Then have shaped the second piece of
plywood and follow the same steps for the third.

Mark a line along the inside. I made a quick jig to make my mark. If you have a
marking tool you can use if for this. Refer to the video to see how I this was
done. After cutting out the inside I can then sand it down to the line I marked.

Then transfer the shape over to the other plywood using the same method used
to duplicate the interior. I ended up shaping the 4th piece of 1/4in ply to make
the lamp frame thicker. Once all the pieces are ready, glue them together using
wood glue. Clamp and allow enough time for the glue to dry.

Step 3: Applying Veneer

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Cut the veneer so you have a bit of an overhang. This way you can trim the
veneer to the lamp frame.

I applied the veneer to the interior first. At the location where I plan to install the
light. This is where I started and end the veneer. With the idea, the light will hide
joint. After ironing on the veneer you can use an edge trimmer
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Step 4: Adding the Electronics

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At the veneer joint center the light up and drill a hole for the wire to pass
through. Next, router a groove from the outside of the lamp frame from the top to
the bottom. If you don't have a router you can chisel this out. Then, install the
light. Route the wire in the grove that was cut into the frame.

The chisel out a hole for the on and off rocker switch (as shown in the picture).
Next, drill a hole near the switch for the power supply wire.

Wiring the Switch:

Next, separate the wire from both the light and the power supply. Attach the
positive leg on the light switch. The power supply on one lege and the light on
the other. Then splice the two negative leg together. I also used Heat shrink
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Wrap the veneer along the outside of the lamp frame. Make sure the veneer
meets at the bottom, this way you seam can be hidden.

Step 5: Making a Base

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I had some scrap mahogany on hand and I used It to make a simple lamp base.

The base can be as long as you like I made this one 6.5in. The ends were cut at
30 degrees.

Then I route out the center for the lamp to sit.

Step 6: End Results

DIY Desk Lamp by diycreators (/member/diycreators/) in lighting (/workshop/lighting/)

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Step 7: Social Links

DIY Contour DESK Lamp

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chevymudnut (/member/chevymudnut/) 2017-10-03 Reply

Great job you made it look simple would cost a fortune in the store keep up the
great instuctables

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . chevymudnut (/member/chevymudnut/)

2017-10-04 Reply
Thank you, yes think so too.

Eh Lie Us! (/member/Eh+Lie+Us%21/) 2017-10-03 Reply

I like the mini iron. Is that a travel version? I've never seen one that compact.

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . Eh Lie Us! (/member/Eh+Lie+Us%21/)

2017-10-04 Reply
Yes its a travel iron.

Paco Clavo (/member/Paco+Clavo/) 2017-10-03 Reply

Excellent, clear, concise, detailed instructable, and a beautiful, well thought-out

and constructed lamp. Well done!

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . Paco Clavo (/member/Paco+Clavo/) Reply

2017-10-04
Thank you

cavalier19 (/member/cavalier19/) 2017-10-04 Reply

Neat & great looking lamp

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . cavalier19 (/member/cavalier19/) Reply

2017-10-04
Thank you.

ajayt7 (/member/ajayt7/) 2017-10-03 Reply

Very elegant lamp. And what finishing! Awesome workmanship

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . ajayt7 (/member/ajayt7/) 2017-10-04 Reply

Thanks!

Linuxmanmdk (/member/Linuxmanmdk/) 2017-10-03 Reply

Very good. Love it.

 diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . Linuxmanmdk (/member/Linuxmanmdk/)
2017-10-04 Reply
Thank you

timdekker1825 (/member/timdekker1825/) 2017-10-02 Reply

Wow, it looks great! :)

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . timdekker1825 (/member/timdekker1825/)

2017-10-04 Reply
Thank you!

hareeshgs (/member/hareeshgs/) 2017-10-03 Reply

Thumbs Up.

annrrr (/member/annrrr/) 2017-10-01 Reply

Nice! You have so many beautiful and simple (but genius) projects!

diycreators (/member/diycreators/) . annrrr (/member/annrrr/) 2017-10-01 Reply

Thank you.

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