xxjoeyxxeb Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hey guys, I know many people here are great fabricators so I thought I'd start seeing what I can get out of here. I am looking at building a desk lamp, using some extra automotive parts, but I don't know anything about LED's. I am going to start searching about them soon, but I was trying to see if anyone here has done something like this and have any hints, tips, or information. I have been looking at: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=/MR16_specs.htm stuff and here is a main idea I've been looking at: http://www.motoart.com/lighting/radial-engine-piston-lamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Looks pretty cool. If you are married, please check with your wife first. I have a very cool wife, but I know where to draw the line in terms of what is acceptable for the interior of the home. She is very accommodating, but I am careful to get her opinion before hanging a work of art in the home. The last one I did was a framed piece of beer bottle caps (sounds stupid but is very cool looking, I swear) so it hangs in the hallway. She actually likes it When it comes to fabricating, I have mostly made brackets to hang items in the garage, using both aluminum and steel. I hang everything from hoses, to electrical cords, to wheels. All of the brackets look pretty darn cool too Good luck with your fabrication of such a lamp--it would be really cool if you made several and sold the others to offset the cost of your own. BTW, Motoart had a reality show made of them back a number of years ago. It was pretty cool for a reality show and I believe preceded the one for Orange County Choppers. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjoeyxxeb Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hey, Thanks! They will most likely be random gifts for my parents. My Dad is a car guy and would love it, and my Mom and stepfather always like anything I build and we have a game room that it would go well in. I would also keep 1 or 2 for myself to keep in the game room or garage, when I graduate and get a place. I'll probably start these in January when I get more time and I'll keep you all updated. Anything extra, I might sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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