Nice work Sean! I love the industrial rustic look of those. Great tips on how to make a lamp in general too. So many possibilities for future projects!
Very cool. I was wondering what you were gonna use the plumber's putty for. That's a great tip. I now have a use for the box full of insulators I have. Thanks. Dan
there's another video out there with an elaborate use of old inner tube and oil. What a mess! I used the putty, too. Works great. Need very little water. About 2 minutes to drill.
How long should it take to drill through the insulator? It's taking me about 10-15 minutes to get through hemingray 42s, I'm trying to figure out if that's just how it is or if I need a better hole saw bit 👀
My first attempt: epoxy not bonding as I had hoped. You applied it to the entire circumference of the threaded rod. Is that meant to bond to the glass ? I find the epoxy does not 'set' firmly (newly opened 'tube'). I suspect that when the bulb is attached it will twist the candelabra base off the threads. BTW. I am using an o-ring instead of cutting a washer. Hopes dashed, for now.
+Rob Robson to be perfectly honest, Rob, it took me a few tries to figure something out that worked well. The o-ring is a great choice and I'm sure I would have used it if I had thought of it. What type of epoxy are you using?
This is a great tutorial but what kind of threaded "pipe" is that? For some reason I can't understand what you're saying at that point and the CC says, "lint pipe kit". I Google "lint pipe kit" and get clothes dryer info. Are you saying "lamp" pipe? If it's a lamp pipe, how does that thread into a galvanized reducer? Do they have the same threads per inch?
The material cost for one sconce is listed at the beginning of the project. I understand that prices can vary from state to state. Thanks for watching.
This is very deceptive. There's no way a candelabra bulb will fit inside the insulator without protruding. In fact, at the 3:00 mark of the video you can see that it sticks out a couple of inches. Then at the 3:40 mark when it's hung on the wall and turned on, miraculously it's not sticking out. You obviously switched to a smaller bulb (ie like a night light bulb). I also don't get the part about cutting off the integrated nut and epoxying the 1/2" tubing. Why not just go with standard 1/8" IPS tubing that will fit the nut? Otherwise it's a great project.
Nice work Sean! I love the industrial rustic look of those. Great tips on how to make a lamp in general too. So many possibilities for future projects!
Sean Rubino Those came out looking rather neat. Nice work.
WoodworkingManiak Thanks, Tim.
Very cool. I was wondering what you were gonna use the plumber's putty for. That's a great tip. I now have a use for the box full of insulators I have. Thanks.
Dan
Knotheads Cny Go for it, Dan. Also, I accept thank you's in the form of insulators. ;)
there's another video out there with an elaborate use of old inner tube and oil. What a mess! I used the putty, too. Works great. Need very little water. About 2 minutes to drill.
Very cool, well done on the video. And great charity
Mike Fulton Thank you, Mike. Also, thanks for the sticker. I'll be making a spot for stickers this summer.
Great project, video and cause Sean.
Ted Alexander Thank you, Ted.
Okay! Soldering works great. O-Ring (1/2") inside and outside against glass. 1 1/16" cut pipe.
+Rob Robson excellent! I'll stash that tip for the next time.
Nice work!they are interesting little pieces!
BCdesign Thank you, Brian.
How long should it take to drill through the insulator? It's taking me about 10-15 minutes to get through hemingray 42s, I'm trying to figure out if that's just how it is or if I need a better hole saw bit 👀
I think it took about 3 minutes of going slow. It may be good to get a better diamond glass hole saw.
I found some larger 8in ones I am going to try to make something out of.
Plumbers putty was a great idea.
Thanks!
I use duct tape for this purpose
How do you do this if you want it built into the wall rather than a cord?
Where did you buy the light plug from?
The hardware store in the lamp aisle.
My first attempt: epoxy not bonding as I had hoped. You applied it to the entire circumference of the threaded rod. Is that meant to bond to the glass ? I find the epoxy does not 'set' firmly (newly opened 'tube'). I suspect that when the bulb is attached it will twist the candelabra base off the threads. BTW. I am using an o-ring instead of cutting a washer. Hopes dashed, for now.
+Rob Robson to be perfectly honest, Rob, it took me a few tries to figure something out that worked well. The o-ring is a great choice and I'm sure I would have used it if I had thought of it.
What type of epoxy are you using?
Loctite 'Instant Mix' syringe style applicator. Maybe I could solder those pieces together.
+Rob Robson maybe. I don't recall off hand which epoxy I used but it was either a 5 minute epoxy or the epoxy from Gorilla Glue.
what kind of bit are you using
+BeatrCoupe its a glass cutting bit from Ridgid. Milwaukee makes them now available at Home Depot.
This is a great tutorial but what kind of threaded "pipe" is that? For some reason I can't understand what you're saying at that point and the CC says, "lint pipe kit". I Google "lint pipe kit" and get clothes dryer info. Are you saying "lamp" pipe? If it's a lamp pipe, how does that thread into a galvanized reducer? Do they have the same threads per inch?
Yes, a lamp pipe kit. And the threading is the same. I was surprised too.
@@SeanRubino Thanks, Sean!
@@SeanRubino Weird. I've tried it and the lamp pipe threads are too small for any iron or galvanized pipe I've found. I'll keep looking!
You may be able to find other small diameter pipe that could work. Iron pipe goes down to pretty small diameters.
So im what is inside the insulator that hold it on to pipe
A nut if I remember correctly.
How much did these sell for?
I couldn’t tell you. I’ve never sold one nor have I tried.
this was only like 20 bucks... where did you get 100$ from?
The material cost for one sconce is listed at the beginning of the project. I understand that prices can vary from state to state. Thanks for watching.
I would like it better without the big board behind it. The wood distracts from the light.
You’re right. It does detract from the green glass.
This is very deceptive. There's no way a candelabra bulb will fit inside the insulator without protruding. In fact, at the 3:00 mark of the video you can see that it sticks out a couple of inches. Then at the 3:40 mark when it's hung on the wall and turned on, miraculously it's not sticking out. You obviously switched to a smaller bulb (ie like a night light bulb). I also don't get the part about cutting off the integrated nut and epoxying the 1/2" tubing. Why not just go with standard 1/8" IPS tubing that will fit the nut? Otherwise it's a great project.
Thanks. Sounds like you’ve found a solution. Go with that.