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bassmansimon
20th January 2014, 04:09 PM
Hi everyone,

Here's a set of matching Gidgee lamps which I made recently, and finished off yesterday. It was made from one long piece of gidgee which I cut in half on a bandsaw (photograph of one half also attached below).

These are the third and fourth lamps I have ever made, and I'm really enjoying doing these - especially this style where everything is so unique thanks to the qualities of the timber.

I would love to hear your feedback on the shape of it.

Simon.

http://picoolio.net/images/2014/01/19/0314_Matching_gidgee_lamps_A.jpg

http://picoolio.net/images/2014/01/19/0314_Matching_gidgee_lamps_B.jpg

http://picoolio.net/images/2014/01/19/0314_Matching_gidgee_lamps_C.jpg

http://picoolio.net/images/2014/01/19/0314_Matching_gidgee_lamps.jpg

tdrumnut
20th January 2014, 08:55 PM
Nice work.

mat_au
20th January 2014, 09:32 PM
nice job

where did u get the lamp kits?

bassmansimon
20th January 2014, 10:28 PM
nice job

where did u get the lamp kits?

I got the lamp bits from my local lighting store. Cord with switch, lamp light fitting, and a screw shaft which you epoxy glue into the timber. All up for the three parts I paid $18 (per lamp) for the hardware.

I have a friend who can test & tag which is critical if I am to sell these - despite the fact that they are the easiest thing in the world to wire up.

Bluegum
21st January 2014, 11:52 AM
Love your work. Very impressive.:2tsup:

chuck1
21st January 2014, 06:10 PM
you have been busy! very nice lamps, I like leaving the natural weathered timber also.
I go abit over board by putting more detail into the turning but your lamps have a pleasing effect!

bassmansimon
21st January 2014, 06:13 PM
Thanks Chuck. I wanted to keep the shape simple to let the timber do the talking with these ones.

dai sensei
21st January 2014, 07:52 PM
They look great :2tsup:

The original looks like the posts I got from Peter at Taree. Are yours the same?

bassmansimon
21st January 2014, 08:02 PM
They look great :2tsup:

The original looks like the posts I got from Peter at Taree. Are yours the same?

I got the piece from Trend Timbers in Sydney. It's difficult to find pieces like these but I would be keen to get some more and do some more of these

toddbron
21st January 2014, 08:12 PM
Hi bassmansimon,

That is beautiful timber. Out here in Charleville it is also called firewood. It burns so well. I think I may need to look in my firewood pile to see what I can find. Firewood isn't needed at the moment - currently 37 at 7pm.


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Cliff Rogers
21st January 2014, 09:55 PM
They won't blow over. :2tsup:

You should try to find some old red gum fence posts, they will be cheaper & have just as much character.

dr4g0nfly
27th January 2014, 06:36 AM
I love these, their simple elegance through the very shaply and well definded curve you've chosen and the natural texture you've left behind in not fully tuning them is extramly attractive.

I might have to have a go at something similar with some old oak posts I've spotted down at the wood recycling centre.