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Here are more lamps. They are numbers 69 - 83.
69
$375
There is a whole lot going on with this lamp. The control box in the middle operates the two large lights independently, the red indicator light on the right, and the two lights on the control box. Toss in a few gauges and a wall and you have quite the situation happening. I really like how a lot of the piping is hidden by the wall. It gives the look and feel of a wall in an industrial room. All piping is black pipe. I struggled on how to use the control box for quite some time and I think this design really makes great use of it. This turned out better than I hoped.
23"L x 13"D x 28"H
70
$275
I really enjoy working with copper pipe (and my soldering is getting pretty darned good!), but wanted a new look. There is some issue with not having the look and feel of a substantial structure, so I added in the black pipe to bulk things up. I love the way it turned out. The copper and black really go well together. I plan on doing more like this in the future. I like the two small oilers and the black diamond plate base.
11"L x 14"D x 25"H
71
$275
Well, that didn't take long. Here is another lamp that combines copper with black pipe and I think this was as successful as the previous lamp. The two small switches work the large light on top and the small night light-type light in the glass tube, independently. There is a gauge and some sprinkler heads. The base is old pallet wood. I think the grace of the copper goes so well with the bulkier black pipe to create a nice contrast.
15"L x 9"D x 24"H
72
$380
We are back on the wall. This time the focal point is the Torx clock at the bottom. Even though it doesn't work, it still adds a lot to the lamp. There are two larger lights that work independently of each other and the a smaller indicator light that can be used as a night light. The meter in the middle does work when the switch is turned on. There is a ton of black pipe and this is a hefty piece because of it! The base is old pallet wood. Again, the hidden pipes really make this a cleaner looking lamp.
21"L x 11"D x 28"H
73
$320
This lamp pays homage to the very first lamp I made and I think it does a wonderful job in doing so! Sometimes it is nice to go back to where you started. The lamp has a feel and look similar to lamp #1, but is its own lamp. I can tell you one thing for sure, I have come a long way in the 72 lamps since #1! The two lights are operated by their own switch at the top and the gauge on the right is actually a thermometer that works pretty well. The bottom of the piping that holds the thermometer is open so that the thermometer can be functional. The base is old pallet wood and it is made from black pipe.
20"L x 12"D x 30"H
74
$435
This piece uses a switch box donated by a generous client who has visited us at a few shows (thanks JI!). It was fun trying to incorporate it into a lamp. The box had a switch that was a little tough to throw. So, after an adjustment (or two) I got it so that the throw was smoother and easier and it doesn't pull over the lamp! It was well worth the time and effort. The throw does operate both lights. Most of the pipe is 1" black pipe, so this lamp is a hefty one. There is one gauge that provides a little something and there is a lock for the box to keep interested minds out! The base is old pallet wood.
21"L x 13"D x 29"H
75
$440
I have been trying to find a way to incorporate this old fire extinguisher into a lamp and the wall allowed me to do it! It was by no means easy wiring all this together, but it was worth the struggle (emphasis on struggle). I used the original mounting bracket for the extinguisher and I added a switch that turns on the yellow "warning" light above the extinguisher. Necessary? Nope. Fun? You bet. I also added a regular light because no one wants a yellow flashing light as their sole means of illumination, I think. It is made from black pipe, includes a couple of gauges and has a base made from old pallets. I am so thrilled with how this turned out!
20"L x 12"D x 30"H
76
$415
If the lamp mounts to the wall, is it still a lamp? Sure, why not?!?! Here is my first lamp that is designed to be hung on a wall (using a French cleat). I took the inside of a meter box that had a couple of gauges and dials and mounted that to some old pallet boards. I left the shape, arrangement and spacing intact. It really gave the elements a neat look. Who knew the innards of a meter box could be so cool?!?! I added an additional meter and a single switch that controls both lights. It is made from black pipe. I am very happy with my new style of lamp and there will be more coming in the near future!
17"L x 17"H
77
$310
And here is my second attempt at a wall lamp. Again, I took the innards of an old meter and mounted that to some old pallets. Kind of macabre, but still really cool. I have some "handles" mounted on the front and a single switch that runs the single light. I think I might be onto something here. Very happy with this result, too.
14"L x 17"H
78
$310
This is a nice compact lamp with the copper and black pipe combination. I really like the addition of the small copper domes for the shades of the lights (I've had these for a while and finally was able to put them to good use!). There are two switches that independently control the two lights. The base is a couple of unrelated pieces joined together to form a fun, different foundation. I stripped the covering off a couple of gauges (that were pretty ugly otherwise) to give a sleeker look. A couple of fun bends in the copper makes this a real fun piece.
10"L x 7"D x 21"H
79
$310
There is something about the compact lamps that is just so satisfying. This one actually has four matching gauges along with one I stripped out. All that in just this one small lamp. There is a single switch that controls the single light with a fun and different insulator for a shade. The piping is black pipe. The green metal base finishes this piece off.
6"L x 7"D x 19"H
80
$330
This lamp answers the age-old question of what do you do with an old, ugly gauge if stripping the shell isn't an option. The answer is you put a clock in it! So, this is the first lamp with a functioning analog clock and it looks awesome. It is battery operated and I made sure that the back was accessible for time changes and battery replacement. There are three really awesome matching gauges that work well with the clock. The single switch operates the large single light. The base is a very hefty old pulley that brings the whole piece together. I am ecstatic about this lamp!
12"L x 10"D x 27"H
81
$350
The centerpiece for this lamp is the cast iron fire alarm at the bottom. It is a really awesome alarm. Unfortunately, wiring it wasn't easy and you wind up pushing the lever instead of pulling it. But, it works nicely and is easy to do. It lights the small red bulb in the box on the upper left because it is an emergency, right? The spigot handle operates the large light on top. There is a gauge and sprinkler heads to finish off the fire safety look of the lamp. The piping is black pipe and the red (of course) striped base is old pallet wood.
12"L x 13"D x 30"H
82
$290
This lamp is designed with four sides, so to speak. The top and bottom of the lamp has two black pipe fittings that have four side outlets which gives the lamp its shape. Each outlet has a completely different function. There are three different switches that separately control the three lights. Any one, two, or three can be lit at any time. The glass insulators look really good with this lamp and the heavy pulley base grounds this lamp. The piping is black pipe. Even though this lamp is compact, it isn't a lightweight! It has some heft to it!
11"L x 11"D x 27"H
83
$330
As the old saying goes, when the world gives you ugly gauges, make a clock, so I did, again. The centerpiece here is the analog clock. Once again, there is easy access to the back of the clock for time adjustment and battery replacement. There is a lot of black pipe I needed to wind around the clock to get the switch and light to work. There is the single switch in the front that operates the large light on top. The base is old pallet wood and has a metal industrial plate. Simple yet a lot of fun.