Cheap to Priceless! Vintage Lamp Into Fine Furniture

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  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething  Před rokem +5

    Cheap to Priceless! Turning a Storage Cart Into Fine Furniture
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    • @VAXHeadroom
      @VAXHeadroom Před rokem

      Did you ever do the light-brite project? I don't see it on the channel's video list...

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  Před rokem +1

      @@VAXHeadroom Not yet!

  • @Azurko
    @Azurko Před rokem +55

    My grandfather had that lamp on his desk for YEARS before a house fire destroyed it. This video brought up great memories.

    • @acolombo
      @acolombo Před rokem +6

      Then let's hope for this guy that the house fire wasn't started by the lamp itself.

    • @Texburrito03
      @Texburrito03 Před rokem +3

      @@acolombo - came here for this.

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 Před rokem +4

    The REM song you like to use was recorded at ARDENT Studios, Memphis TN. My pal Michou is one of those high pitched Choral voices you hear on the REM song you use for sanding moments. She was a student there at the time and they just grabbed her on the fly and had her pitch in her voice for fun.

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  Před rokem

      That is some awesome music history! How cool is that?!?!

  • @sisyphushappyband
    @sisyphushappyband Před rokem +4

    6:58 got me. Well played.

  • @TheSirGoreaxe
    @TheSirGoreaxe Před rokem +2

    Dude watching My Cousin Vinney while having fun in the shop. Now that is a good day!!

  • @drumavenger83
    @drumavenger83 Před rokem +29

    Nostalgia hits hard on this one. I had that lamp as a kid and I loved it. It had this hum as the bulbs warmed up. I can even remember how the switches felt. I spent hours drawing under that light. I might have to go on the hunt for one now.

    • @DavidPlass
      @DavidPlass Před rokem +2

      My grandmother had a similar one too.

    • @ruffmade7735
      @ruffmade7735 Před rokem +2

      I had this exact lamp as a kid, Dave! Ditto on previous comments about the hum, nostalgia, etc! Still loving the channel and hope you are able to put some stuff on second channel regarding your car & other non-woodworking projects like you have mentioned in “the after show!”
      Looking forward to many more - keep up the great work!

  • @Toyotajunkie
    @Toyotajunkie Před rokem +1

    Most DEFINITELY the Light Bright!
    Awesome redo of the lamp!!

  • @dandavis5832
    @dandavis5832 Před rokem +1

    Great fun Dave! Thanks for having me on the team!

  • @DonnieStevensonLFGM
    @DonnieStevensonLFGM Před rokem +2

    Great job brother! Light Bright for the next one, you've got plenty of walnut!

  • @JoshuaRes
    @JoshuaRes Před rokem +8

    The head turn while sanding, the “thanks Dave!” Such good moments in this project!!

  • @CihaPet
    @CihaPet Před rokem +4

    This turned out AWESOME! My grandmother had this same lamp.
    I say do the Lite-Brite! The other one is already a wooden item. Turning the plastic Lite-Brite into a wooden version, with LED lighting, would look cool.

  • @SLorraineE
    @SLorraineE Před rokem

    It's been a while since I've watched one of your videos with all the different amazing woodworking channels on CZcams. But still, every time someone is sanding any that little song plays in my head! Excellent branding there!

  • @WayWoodworking
    @WayWoodworking Před rokem +6

    I've watched you transform so many pieces from the antique mall to your own creations for a long time. They always turn out so good!! You have a knack for this clearly.

  • @CaneyCreekCreations
    @CaneyCreekCreations Před rokem

    That lamp looks awesome. My vote for the next project is the rebound game.

  • @JCSchaefer82
    @JCSchaefer82 Před rokem +6

    “So, Mr. Tipton, how could it take you five minutes to cook your grits, when it takes the entire grit-eating world 20 minutes.”
    I always love these videos. Maybe the next adventure to the antique mall will have Grandpa P as a co-star.

  • @HyperactiveNeuron
    @HyperactiveNeuron Před rokem +2

    The top of that lamp reminds me of an Atari 2600 🤣 Yes I'm old LOL
    I 100% approve of your buys.

  • @harrylambrianou6998
    @harrylambrianou6998 Před měsícem

    I have to admit I was proven wrong. I honestly thought that orange acrylic was going to be hideous, but it actually really works. I dig it.

  • @Thomllama
    @Thomllama Před rokem +3

    I had that lamp back in the day! Do the light bright! But do it in like old pine or cedar for fun!

  • @PatrickLemay
    @PatrickLemay Před rokem

    This was vintage Dave. Amazing audible and result on project

  • @kaysmyth7099
    @kaysmyth7099 Před rokem

    I think you were having to much fun redoing that lamp. LOL 🤗You problem solving was spot on today. I loved the finished lamp.

  • @WhiteStripesWS6
    @WhiteStripesWS6 Před rokem

    This thing came out ULTRA SICK!

  • @rlonnemann1447
    @rlonnemann1447 Před rokem +4

    I had that lamp for doing my homework in gradeschool in the 70s. it reminds me of the first Atari game console. Love the fake plastic wood grain. Dave thanks for demonstrating your art in woodworking.

  • @scottshawwoodworking1752

    David this is one of the best video projects you have ever made, I am so inspired by your ability to make and problem solve. Thank you, Scott

  • @anthonyperrone8332
    @anthonyperrone8332 Před rokem

    Beautiful! Light Bright. These two yoots. I love My Cousin Vinny. Excellent choice!

  • @santay2772
    @santay2772 Před rokem

    My Cousin Vinny in the background!!! Great movie - love it!

  • @ChrisPage68
    @ChrisPage68 Před rokem

    Seeing that REBOUND game brings back my 1970s childhood. And that mall reminds me of Kevin Smith's "MALLRATS". 🤘

  • @JonathanRansom
    @JonathanRansom Před rokem +4

    Love the problem solving, and the lamp turned out great too!

  • @brevs8387
    @brevs8387 Před rokem

    What you did here is exactly what I like about making things... being a Maker. I'm glad you are enjoying the creative process of exercising your brain by problem solving and going with the flow.

  • @johnlowell7174
    @johnlowell7174 Před rokem

    Nice demonstration of how to work through potential problems in a project.

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala Před 11 měsíci

    I absolutely love your videos. I got into wood working because I bought my childhood home that was almost a tear down and have rebuilt it without any experience, but a lot of experience with working and building with my hands. I learned to love problem solving. So much of my time was spent on looking at a situation with no idea how to fix it and coming up with a solution. I believe that’s where we connect. I will say this, not all of us have all the equipment you have. It would be nice if you showed us an alternative way of doing things with consideration to the tools we might not have. Thanks for the video.

  • @chadwilderdyke1275
    @chadwilderdyke1275 Před rokem

    My Cousin Vinnie I love that movie! Nice job on the lamp too!

  • @JkCanvas
    @JkCanvas Před rokem +3

    So the base is basically like a bandsaw box. Brilliant. I was thinking how would I use the CNC or drill press, but using the bandsaw and making a veneer was pure genuineness. Love watching you think through problems.

  • @DudeSawdust
    @DudeSawdust Před rokem

    Man! I’m so impressed. The orange acrylic really made I huge impact. Now I have to think of ways to incorporate colored acrylics into my builds. Fantastic!

  • @dtitus74
    @dtitus74 Před rokem

    The second I saw the t-shirt you are wearing in this video I immediately paused said video and bought one. Congrats, your advertising worked.

  • @wardprocter2371
    @wardprocter2371 Před rokem

    Nice work on the lamp, it came out great. My vote is for the rebound game next.

  • @itusedtoberound2020
    @itusedtoberound2020 Před rokem

    Work of art mate. Also, definitely the rebound game. What about a whole series of all the old classic games.

  • @karl_alan
    @karl_alan Před rokem

    This....this is what I love. I genuinely get excited about problem solving in my own projects, just as you are here.

  • @Griffinwoodworks
    @Griffinwoodworks Před rokem

    The lite brite. I loved those as a kid. A wood paneled one would really set off the late 70s/early 80s vibe it has.

  • @brentfrench752
    @brentfrench752 Před rokem +1

    I wasn’t sure where you were going with this project, but Wow, it turned out great. It’s amazing how wood, skill and imagination can make almost anything look great. Awesome job on the lamp!

  • @JimmyLee0757
    @JimmyLee0757 Před rokem

    That turned out AWESOME...

  • @allanhansen5754
    @allanhansen5754 Před rokem

    If you swap the florescents out with LED bars you can remove the 2 transformers that are used to light the florescents. Less cutouts to do. Great work, that will be a fun project to do.

  • @elizabethlee6077
    @elizabethlee6077 Před rokem

    Love that antique mall!

  • @JasonPeltier
    @JasonPeltier Před rokem

    Wow, that turned out amazing!
    And to think, the real friends were the problems we solved along the way.

  • @nabicht
    @nabicht Před rokem

    Two cushion bounce game. Also this gave me a great idea to get a desk lamp that matches decor of my office - thanks!

  • @goali3903
    @goali3903 Před rokem

    Love these kinds of videos. Any time Rule 4 gets brought up, your enjoyment shines through. Bob’s your mom.

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.1977 Před rokem

    You turned a vintage lamp into a retro lamp, nice job, David! So inspiring to see you combine all kinds of techniques with woodworking and create awesome stuff!

  • @blackvenges
    @blackvenges Před rokem

    Stunning! I want to see the light bright

  • @jimrichards7014
    @jimrichards7014 Před rokem

    That lamp brings back memories of high school and studying at my desk.

  • @danielmuscatell3603
    @danielmuscatell3603 Před rokem

    This is destructively cool. Totally rad!

  • @GeekBott
    @GeekBott Před rokem +1

    Love the project! Those "things" are called ballasts and are needed for Fluorescent lighting.

  • @dwwoodbuilds
    @dwwoodbuilds Před rokem

    Cool project Dave! Hope you got Dan to screwup at 1 shot! Keep having fun with the projects!

  • @tonydavis6487
    @tonydavis6487 Před rokem

    My grandfather has this exact lamp sitting downstairs in his basement on an old massive steel desk he got from the time he was in the Army. That really brought back some memories.. I might have to go pick that up and start a project. Great video!!

  • @rockaholictom
    @rockaholictom Před rokem +1

    I thought of this lamp as an Atari lamp for whatever reason 😂 Love the video Dave!

  • @7devilfurb
    @7devilfurb Před rokem +1

    That turned out awesome! The orange really does make it pop

  • @michaelferrin2688
    @michaelferrin2688 Před rokem

    Lite-Brite!!! My dad has one of those lamps floating around his house right now!

  • @mindyhall4638
    @mindyhall4638 Před rokem

    I recently saw an adult-size lightbrite and thought it would be so cool to try and figure out how to make one of those for my granddaughter. When you picked that up at the antique mall, I knew you were going to do something fun with it…what about a re-doing it as a giant one so I can shamelessly steal from your talent in watching how you work through it. 😂

  • @MrBrian43119
    @MrBrian43119 Před rokem

    I'd like to see the Light Bright next.
    Also, hope you all did well during our cold snap last week.

  • @meatwhisperer
    @meatwhisperer Před rokem

    Great video. That metallic accent made the piece go from great to excellent dude!!

  • @michaelsburnett
    @michaelsburnett Před rokem

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @SpencerBelanger207
    @SpencerBelanger207 Před rokem

    I really like these style projects like the calculator you did the in the past

  • @GeekMustHave
    @GeekMustHave Před rokem

    Problem Solving is a skill and you are skilled to the max. Only web developers know that "Building it from scratch" is not DIY, it's a royal pint in the .... I'm an ex-dev and just starting to integrate electronics with wood. Thank Dave and you for taking the time to film and edit this video. Inspiration. Keep broadcasting!!

  • @JohnDlugosz
    @JohnDlugosz Před měsícem

    6:40 What I like to do is drive a couple of the finest brad nails into the corner of the bottom part, part way; then clip off the remainder of the nail so it just sticks out a tiny bit. Clipping the head off with nippers will forge a reasonable point on the end. Now when you press the parts together, the point will drive into the top part and prevent any sliding.

  • @jonwills1957
    @jonwills1957 Před rokem

    Your enthusiasm in the shop always makes me want to get in the shop and have some fun!

  • @jasongreenwood3260
    @jasongreenwood3260 Před rokem

    I love lamp.

  • @NewtonMakes
    @NewtonMakes Před rokem +1

    Great use of storytelling in this one. I really enjoyed seeing you brainstorm. That's one of my favorite aspects about making. You did a great job of capturing it from different angles and that's not always easy when filming a project.

  • @reneecook1834
    @reneecook1834 Před rokem

    Omg you are AMAZING! I could literally watch you for HOURS create and make such amazing things out of wood! Your skills and equipment are a whole new level! You are so creative and funny too!! Our country needs MORE MEN like YOU! keep it up ! I subscribed and will keep on watching your skillful creations.

  • @jayhitek
    @jayhitek Před rokem

    And that project came out amazing btw.

  • @billiondollardan
    @billiondollardan Před rokem +1

    That's beautiful! I haven't seen the channel in a long time and I can't believe the growth! Wow, David's making Toledo proud

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 Před rokem

    Very cool, I was worried the goose neck wouldn’t be able to hold the extra weight. Looks like it can!

  • @willieklassen3665
    @willieklassen3665 Před rokem

    I had that lamp growing up, such a cool lamp

  • @CMRWoodworks
    @CMRWoodworks Před rokem

    Cool project! I enjoyed the problem solving aspect.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Před rokem +1

    Fantastic work, Dave! That's just brilliant! 😃
    I don't know any of the other stuff you mentioned, but I'm definitely looking forward to see you make both!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
    Merry Christmas and happy new year!

  • @Kleis1
    @Kleis1 Před rokem

    This is a great project. The only thing I would change is to do wood switches with some of that orange on the perimeter of the switches. Awesome!

  • @mcavatar
    @mcavatar Před rokem

    Great video, David! I’d love to see the Lite Brite next.

  • @Poundy
    @Poundy Před rokem

    that certainly was a cool build, thanks for bringing that to us

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 Před rokem

    Super cool lamp. One super cool addition would have been to make the front part a tray sort of for a wireless phone charger. This would be really nice for that person who has a nice office and they can just set their phone down and it keeps charged.

  • @JoshWrightWoodworking

    The lamp turned out so nice! I'm excited to see the rebound game remake

  • @kentlovelace4108
    @kentlovelace4108 Před rokem +1

    Love this make over series! So entertaining! Keep ‘em coming ❤❤

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax Před rokem

    Super fun rebuild project! I rebuilt a desk lamp we found in our current house when we moved in. Mine is a 50's art deco style which looks really cool. Gave it a paint job, replaced the florescent bulbs with LED strips, and replaced the antique push buttons with a toggle switch, and added a braided power cord. Super happy with how it turned out and I kinda want to do another one. Happy New Year to you and your family and thanks for sharing!

  • @soursofke
    @soursofke Před rokem

    Enjoyed this build a lot! Very nice workmanship. Problem solving and finding solutions is always so satisfying.

  • @ericw9655
    @ericw9655 Před rokem

    I love this, David. Thank you for inspiring me. These types of projects are what motivate me.

  • @CampingwithSamBananas

    That was pretty wild watching that thing come together. Great video, Dave!

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 Před rokem

    It's so much fun watching you have fun building this. Happy new year.

  • @gregmullins1296
    @gregmullins1296 Před rokem

    Love this!!! I really like how you are rebuilding things from the past out of wood. Thank you again!

  • @natedoggschip
    @natedoggschip Před rokem

    Love watching the ideas coming into fruition in your mind before you do it. You truly have a gift at making what YOU want to make, and not let hiccups get in your way. Cheers!!!

  • @malcolmsmith5903
    @malcolmsmith5903 Před rokem

    Nice solution.🥰
    Your voice went so high talking about the electronics I thought it'd attract all the dogs in the area.🐶

  • @dstg0001
    @dstg0001 Před rokem

    I've been vibing so much harder on the background music ever since the guitar build episode!!

  • @CascadeCreate
    @CascadeCreate Před rokem

    Glad I’m not the only person who bought those wire connectors on Instagram.

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar Před rokem

    This was amazing. The acrylic is perfect for it.

  • @JohnDlugosz
    @JohnDlugosz Před měsícem

    8:00 re drilling a long hole:
    Start the hole with whatever bit is easiest to drill with. Then switch to a Forstner bit that has a 1/4-inch shaft, so the blade part is bigger than the shaft. Get a set of shaft extenders from Harbor Freight Tools. This is a 1/4-inch shaft with a coupler on one end that locks onto another shaft using a set screw.
    You can also get a positively huge auger bit, meant for drilling through wall headers (2 2x4 thicknesses) and have a pilot tip to grab the work and pull it tight; but they are pricey.

  • @AK_Woodworks
    @AK_Woodworks Před rokem +1

    Great Build! Love you videos, your humor and your ingenuity. I wish you and your family all the best in 2023 and have great holidays. Greetings all the way from Slovenia.

  • @laurarosesheppard
    @laurarosesheppard Před rokem

    Wow that came out really awesome.

  • @mwrcrft
    @mwrcrft Před rokem

    Great looking redesign of the old florescent desk lamp. You changed it from a clunky old utilitarian desk lamp to a wood sculpture.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve Před rokem

    Now that was a terrific build David! Love how you change up your ideas to make the project turn out even better! Happy Holidays to you & your family! Be well. 👍👍🌲🌲

  • @criscrisan8569
    @criscrisan8569 Před rokem

    Very nice! Probably my favourite project on this channel 💪😊

  • @andyiliff7793
    @andyiliff7793 Před rokem

    That is the sexiest lamp I have ever seen! I love this "series" of wooding-up products that you've been doing. All of the projects have been awesome! I think the Lite-Brite would be cool to wood-up. Those get wicked hot though, so that might be a challenge. I look forward to it!

  • @joepearson9704
    @joepearson9704 Před rokem

    Beautiful lamp, Rebound game next.

  • @crowetrucking
    @crowetrucking Před rokem

    This is my favorite video in a long time! I love the problem solving and the acrylic accents. This lamp would have been in a landfill soon without the redoux!

  • @AdamWrightthegeek
    @AdamWrightthegeek Před rokem

    Awesome build, loving the new "this is what I'm doing" approach rather than "this is how to do it".
    I vote for the lite Brite next, would look badass in background of your videos

  • @TremendouslyAngryRon
    @TremendouslyAngryRon Před rokem

    Great process! Very entertaining! Plus My Cousin Vinny was playing on the TV at one point. I haven't seen that one in a long time!