Port-bottle table lamp
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My suggested approach is still the best offered
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For anyone incapable of simply inserting a piece of masking tape and with several hours to spare, yes; this is a sensible option. Honestly, you'd think you lot had never painted the inside of things before.flash_uk wrote:My suggested approach is still the best offered
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Only because I haven't made one yet .flash_uk wrote:My suggested approach is still the best offered
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You can skip the masking tape bit. I only kept it in to make you feel better that your suggestion wasn't rubbishdjewesbury wrote:For anyone incapable of simply inserting a piece of masking tape and with several hours to spare, yes; this is a sensible option. Honestly, you'd think you lot had never painted the inside of things before.flash_uk wrote:My suggested approach is still the best offered
Edit: In fact now that I think about it, you don't even need the wax part either. Just plug the hole at the bottom, funnel some paint in, roll it around and carefully allow the paint to cover the inside shoulder almost all the way to where the final line is to be. Let the paint dry and then use the balloon trick as described before. Simple. And well within Julian's fine capabilities.
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"When Accountants Make Things". It's a big hit on Dave.
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You should see the teapot trivet I made in 3rd year CDT. You'd be impressed.djewesbury wrote:"When Accountants Make Things". It's a big hit on Dave.
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Thank you all for your helpful advice and suggestions.
After much careful thought and consideration I have decided not to paint the inside.
After much careful thought and consideration I have decided not to paint the inside.
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Good idea. I approve.
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What about using a tube of black paper? In other words, remove wiring; take a thin black sheet of A2/A1, cut to the right width as needed to match the "height of the liquid" from the bottom of the bottle; then roll into a tube to insert in neck, drop in, roll expands to edges of bottle; should give a decent sharp edge at top of "liquid". Then re-insert wiring.jdaw1 wrote:After much careful thought and consideration I have decided not to paint the inside.
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Paint method is best. Use liquid wax resist and small paint brush (like those used for airplane modelling) to seal top of neck. Let paint dry thoroughly before removing wax with hair dryer (or paint removing gun) and then wipe clean.
I'd take Foster's architecture over that of jug ears any day but then again the worship of old, decrepit, technically outdated and generallt unfit for purpose dwellings in this country is quite fascinating.
I'd take Foster's architecture over that of jug ears any day but then again the worship of old, decrepit, technically outdated and generallt unfit for purpose dwellings in this country is quite fascinating.
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Be VERY careful what you say about things that are old, decrepit, technically outdated and generally unfit for purpose. How do you think we all end up here?PopulusTremula wrote:I'd take Foster's architecture over that of jug ears any day but then again the worship of old, decrepit, technically outdated and generallt unfit for purpose dwellings in this country is quite fascinating.
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My post relates to dwellings only but can of course be extended to include other "things" as one may deem appropriate.djewesbury wrote: Be VERY careful what you say about things that are old, decrepit, technically outdated and generally unfit for purpose. How do you think we all end up here?
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My heart leapt with joy at this. Couldn't agree more. My position is only somewhat undermined by living in one of the aforementioned unfit sheds myself.PopulusTremula wrote:I'd take Foster's architecture over that of jug ears any day but then again the worship of old, decrepit, technically outdated and generallt unfit for purpose dwellings in this country is quite fascinating.
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An excellent choice. I like the look of a large empty bottle, especially those made of green glass. For some reason it just looks impressive to me.jdaw1 wrote:Thank you all for your helpful advice and suggestions.
After much careful thought and consideration I have decided not to paint the inside.
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I realise your heart is probably set on Fonseca coloured wire, but you could consider, if pursuing the unpainted route, of perhaps changing the colour to one less obvious or more decorative - transparent plastic coated wire?
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Or paint the wire a shade of green that matches the glass?DaveRL wrote:I realise your heart is probably set on Fonseca coloured wire, but you could consider, if pursuing the unpainted route, of perhaps changing the colour to one less obvious or more decorative - transparent plastic coated wire?
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You could write to Adrian Bridge and tell him your project to make a table lamp has gone horribly wrong and you would like to start again by purchasing some more raw materials.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Best advice in this whole threadDRT wrote:You could write to Adrian Bridge and tell him your project to make a table lamp has gone horribly wrong and you would like to start again by purchasing some more raw materials.
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I opened my first SV DM last week and have slowly been drinking my way through the contents.
And then Mrs B said something along the lines of "Although yours isn't as big as Julian's, can't you do something with it?"
I think she wants a lamp shade to be made from the SV97 double magnum. At least that's what I am assuming she wants me to do and I refuse to consider any other possible interpretations of her request.
JDAW - where did you get the electrical fittings that you fitted into the top of the bottle and how did you get them to fit? Have you put on jdaw.com a step-by-step guide on how to convert a bottle to a lamp?
And then Mrs B said something along the lines of "Although yours isn't as big as Julian's, can't you do something with it?"
I think she wants a lamp shade to be made from the SV97 double magnum. At least that's what I am assuming she wants me to do and I refuse to consider any other possible interpretations of her request.
JDAW - where did you get the electrical fittings that you fitted into the top of the bottle and how did you get them to fit? Have you put on jdaw.com a step-by-step guide on how to convert a bottle to a lamp?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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The step-by-step guide is in the third post of this thread.AHB wrote:where did you get the electrical fittings that you fitted into the top of the bottle and how did you get them to fit? Have you put on jdaw.com a step-by-step guide on how to convert a bottle to a lamp?
Drilling will be needed — and I have the best equipment.
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How long did you make the threaded rod? Just long enough to go through the bung? Longer? How much longer? Any comment or advice on the choice of colour for the bung? Did you use a rubber grommet around the hole through which the wire is fed?jdaw1 wrote:The step-by-step guide is in the third post of this threadAHB wrote:where did you get the electrical fittings that you fitted into the top of the bottle and how did you get them to fit? Have you put on jdaw.com a step-by-step guide on how to convert a bottle to a lamp?
jdaw1 wrote:Drilling will be needed — and I have the best equipment.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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At the length it came. The ‘excess’ sticks downwards into the bottle, and is hidden by the lampshade. Not cut or altered.AHB wrote:How long did you make the threaded rod? Just long enough to go through the bung? Longer? How much longer?
Hidden by wax remnants. If you care, add paint.AHB wrote:Any comment or advice on the choice of colour for the bung?
Threaded rod went through bung hole. Top of threaded rod holds bulb holder. Wire went through threaded rod. Don’t recall using a grommet. But all this is easy: go to the local electrical store and explain what you’re doing. The pieces will cost you very little, and assembly will be obvious.AHB wrote:Did you use a rubber grommet around the hole through which the wire is fed?
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Are you certain about that, Julian. I suspect Tom has some pretty impressive equipment in his workshop?AHB wrote:jdaw1 wrote:Drilling will be needed — and I have the best equipment.
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But I assume he doesn't want to blow it up...DRT wrote:Are you certain about that, Julian. I suspect Tom has some pretty impressive equipment in his workshop?AHB wrote:jdaw1 wrote:Drilling will be needed — and I have the best equipment.
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Today three more have been made, from empties of 4½l Graham tawny.