Zedster
27th January 2008, 11:07 PM
G'day all, it's been a while since I posted to this forum, been a while since I actually turned any timber due to work commitments and such, but now I am itching to get back to my lathe, which incidentally I had a problem with, a quick email to Tecknatool in NZ soon had the problem sorted, I cannot praise their customer service high enough.
Anyway, I notice that a few turners are starting to think outside the square on this forum, and an inspiration to all they are, I was particularly impressed with the optic fiber lamp, so I thought I would share with you an idea that I had a year ago, I have got a design registration on the lamp, and am busy trying to source outlets for selling the lamp.
Based on a standard desk lamp, I actually brought a metal desk lamp from our local diy store for £4, then took it apart so I could use the component parts, the lamp I created features LED bulbs, used because they emit no heat whatsoever, I have had the lamp checked by British trading standards and it passed with no problems, the design has been kept simple to aid mass production, however I have made them in the Bauhaus style and that was pretty impressive using mgurure and another in mhuhu, the pictured one is made in purpleheart, but my favorite one have been made using burr english oak, (note no capital e for english, I am Scottish)
So here it is, your comment will be appreciated
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r13/ctbphotos/phlamp.jpg
Chris
Anyway, I notice that a few turners are starting to think outside the square on this forum, and an inspiration to all they are, I was particularly impressed with the optic fiber lamp, so I thought I would share with you an idea that I had a year ago, I have got a design registration on the lamp, and am busy trying to source outlets for selling the lamp.
Based on a standard desk lamp, I actually brought a metal desk lamp from our local diy store for £4, then took it apart so I could use the component parts, the lamp I created features LED bulbs, used because they emit no heat whatsoever, I have had the lamp checked by British trading standards and it passed with no problems, the design has been kept simple to aid mass production, however I have made them in the Bauhaus style and that was pretty impressive using mgurure and another in mhuhu, the pictured one is made in purpleheart, but my favorite one have been made using burr english oak, (note no capital e for english, I am Scottish)
So here it is, your comment will be appreciated
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r13/ctbphotos/phlamp.jpg
Chris