Bob forgot to mention that he built this lamp on his live stream on Twitch. He streams every Wednesday at 11 AM (EST) You can find it at Twitch.tv/Iliketomakestuff Its super fun! Come hang out and chat with Bob!
Absolutely nothing! I do it because I want more people to show up for the Twitch stream and because I love Bob. You should come hang out its super fun! Hope to see you there next week!
This was really inspiring/motivating! I have an unruly side table with all the wires (Katelyn's is better) so I might try a version of this. I might also add a dimmer and phone storage while I'm at it too!
Bob, Thanks for posting this video! Hard to believe there are 113 people without an imagination. This is a wonderful Idea with so many different options!
Hey Bob! I live in Italy and I'm only 12 years old but I totally love your projects. I've seen most of the videos you have made, especially the woodworking ones because I like them the most. I find a lot of inspiration from what you do even though I have only basic tools like hammer and nails. Every project you make is original and awesome and I love the way you build stuff for your own house like desks and benches. Keep up the good work!
Bob, I really enjoy your content and the way you walk us through your entire thought process and you are never worried about showing us mistakes along the way so we (hopefully) don't make the same ones. I truly appreciate your work, keep it up!
I love this idea. I think I'm going to use it as inspiration for making a Tardis lamp with the same features. I may even make the front doors of it open to reveal the USB ports. Thanks Bob!
Fun build Bob. I came across a wood-body lamp yesterday with a hidden compartment, so that's on my list of things to make now. Adding the USB hub for charging is a great idea.
That's fantastic! my only change would be putting the USB charging ports on his chest. Maybe add a sliding door to hide them when not in use? Great work like always!
A cool idea could be to integrate the lamp switch into the front of the robot with other switches & knobs and make its eyes light up when the lamp is on (I wouldn't have the eyes lit up all the time, as you would turn over in the middle of the night to see it glowing at you). The great thing with this sort of project is that you can customise it as much as you like.
Just now watching this and it is awesome! I know you said you were not sure if the robot shape was quite what you were going for, but I really like it! And it does make me think of those robots of old. Nice job, Bob!
I like it. It has some elements I want to build into my nightstand. I have it planned out, all except the wiring. It's gonna be made mainly of 2x2s and 1xs. Plans for a hidden wireless charger built into the top with an led indicator on the side for charging. A lamp coming out of the top. A drawer below the top, made to look like just trim. I want to use a magnetic child safety cabinet lock to lock and unlock the drawer. Leds below the drawer leading to a shelf area above a 2 shelf cabinet area also lit, when open. I have it planned and drawn, but need to consult with someone before going further for the wiring lol
This is why you have 1.2mil+ subscribers. Love it. I'm definitely going to make one except a Lego minifigure style. Maybe a stormtrooper version. The head would be the most challenging part but my son would flip out! Thank you for the inspiration Bob, you make us see anything IS possible!
We talked about that on the live stream when he built this. But he already made a phone/watch stand so there was no need. Good idea though! You should do that when you make yours!
Great project idea! I've been toying with some designs for a couple of forged bedside lamps with me and my partner, hadn't even thought of incorporating a USB charger! Thanks for the idea Bob, if I ever get around to making a video of mine I'll be sure to give you a heads up.
Love this channel and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Thank you, as a guy with limited tools and a broad spectrum of interest you're channel meets the variety to be interesting for me, and the personality to keep me returning.
Great video bob! Love the design! Cool tip for wood burner I discovered on a recent project - use a razor blade to sever the wood fibers along your lines (you can use a straight edge) and let the wood burner tip ride the knife cut. It helps it stay straight and it evenly burns the line. Might be an extra step, but the result is great! Cheers! Love your videos!
This is one of my favorite builds you have done. I love old school robots and I have 4 kids all with electronic devices. I am totally going to try this one. Thank you for always putting out such great content!
Thanks for hitting all of the high points and the important details, I've been wanting to do something similar for the lamp we have next to the couch where we sit in the evenings, this provides some great ideas.
Great project. As a tip, after burning I've found using a card scraper instead of a sander does a great job of cleaning up the burn edges without sacrificing much of the definition of your design.
Hi Bob, im from Chile and a big fan of your channel, it's inspiring and recently motivated me to make my own bed only using for the base 2 x 4's and i would love watching you make one of your own. Bye, thanks
Great weekend project. The usb charge station is a practical addition to a lamp. I plan to tweak the design and make a retro sci-fi lamp. Maybe a rocket. I love pyrography but I think I will paint mine. Thanks for sharing.
Another very interesting and doable project for everyone. Definitely a little on the blocky side, but that's all personal preference, I've only ever done woodburning once or twice in High School way back so I'm curious if you can make it go deeper and then sand it so it's not as dark but doesn't get sanded off. Seems like it's more of a finishing touch.
Hey bob I love watching your videos despite I'm not a DIY guy much, it just satisfy me to watch people make something. If you're open to new ideas do you mind creating an ASMR version video of your next project too? You could even start a second channel and make two videos for each of your projects!
Again back with a excellent lamp this robot looking so nice and a great creativity thanks for giving this wonderful project to see . waiting for another notification of ur channel
Very nice . I've been watching you the last month or so and I'm really getting addicted to your videos great job. Its really making want to get into woodworking.
Hey Bob, These are the kind of videos I think apply to most people. I really like this idea because it's transferable to whatever we want and applies to a wider crowd of people. Oh ya and I like your videos cool stuff, I look forward and watch them right away! keep up the great work!
Thank you for doing this project, Bob, I have been looking for that complete solution for all of the usb powered devices I have in my room!!! this is going to be a fun build :)
Something cool to ad would've been to make the switch in one of the arms so that when the arm was put up the lamp was on and down off or make the arm hand an Iwatch charger or make the iPhone charge cables come out a door on the front of the robot, just some ideas I had, awesome video!
Bob forgot to mention that he built this lamp on his live stream on Twitch. He streams every Wednesday at 11 AM (EST) You can find it at Twitch.tv/Iliketomakestuff Its super fun! Come hang out and chat with Bob!
Absolutely nothing! I do it because I want more people to show up for the Twitch stream and because I love Bob. You should come hang out its super fun! Hope to see you there next week!
Corey Creehan II
We always have a good time in there! :D
awesome!
thanks! will have to check it out!
You should make a video on your top 10 biggest mistakes/fails while making stuff!
This was really inspiring/motivating! I have an unruly side table with all the wires (Katelyn's is better) so I might try a version of this. I might also add a dimmer and phone storage while I'm at it too!
That is a very nice lamp to build for my grandson ,thanks Bob for the inspiration.
The little bugger would love it.
My son watched one with me and now he wants to watch it all. lol. He loves woodworking and absolutely loves your channel. He' s only 9 yrs old.
Bob,
Thanks for posting this video!
Hard to believe there are 113 people without an imagination. This is a wonderful Idea with so many different options!
Hey Bob! I live in Italy and I'm only 12 years old but I totally love your projects. I've seen most of the videos you have made, especially the woodworking ones because I like them the most. I find a lot of inspiration from what you do even though I have only basic tools like hammer and nails. Every project you make is original and awesome and I love the way you build stuff for your own house like desks and benches. Keep up the good work!
My grandson will love this one. Thanks, Bob.
Bob, I really enjoy your content and the way you walk us through your entire thought process and you are never worried about showing us mistakes along the way so we (hopefully) don't make the same ones. I truly appreciate your work, keep it up!
:) Thanks! I really appreciate that!
Add 'robot lamp' to the list of things I didn't realize that I needed in my life. Great video, Bob. Thanks for the inspiration.
YES! Thanks! (I dig your helmet, btw)
Thanks! I'm with the 501st Legion, I'm a Scout and a Stormtrooper.
I like people who are creative and create prototypes objects. Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice job.
I like that backpanel with the USB ports. It eliminates the hassle of finding the blocks for USB cables.
Bob, you have no idea how much this helps me. Thank you!
Very cool. My wife just got me a wood burning kit for our 24th anniversary. Looks like the same one you have. I can't wait to give it a try.
It's amazing, I have nothing to do with woodwork, yet I watch every one of your videos. It's kinda relaxing.
I love this idea. I think I'm going to use it as inspiration for making a Tardis lamp with the same features. I may even make the front doors of it open to reveal the USB ports. Thanks Bob!
Fun build Bob. I came across a wood-body lamp yesterday with a hidden compartment, so that's on my list of things to make now. Adding the USB hub for charging is a great idea.
This turned out really cool. Your creativity is off the charts
Thanks!
That's fantastic! my only change would be putting the USB charging ports on his chest. Maybe add a sliding door to hide them when not in use? Great work like always!
Brilliant Bob, I think I have just enough time to make a couple of these for my grandchildren for Christmas.
A cool idea could be to integrate the lamp switch into the front of the robot with other switches & knobs and make its eyes light up when the lamp is on (I wouldn't have the eyes lit up all the time, as you would turn over in the middle of the night to see it glowing at you).
The great thing with this sort of project is that you can customise it as much as you like.
That is a super cute robot.
You should totally sell a couple, lol.
Anyway, I always love your projects. Keep up the good work mate!
Thanks so much!
Now you've done it. You have no choice but to print and make one of those walking robots.
This is so awesome.
Haha, that's a good idea :)
Just now watching this and it is awesome! I know you said you were not sure if the robot shape was quite what you were going for, but I really like it! And it does make me think of those robots of old. Nice job, Bob!
I loved the lamp! I was even thinking of making this for my dad for Father's day.
Great idea and project! Love the concept of keeping charging cables hidden from view and being able to charge multiple things at once. Well done!
Thanks!
I love this! Summer cool. I've only done a couple lamps before, but I like the USB changing station idea.
I like it. It has some elements I want to build into my nightstand.
I have it planned out, all except the wiring.
It's gonna be made mainly of 2x2s and 1xs. Plans for a hidden wireless charger built into the top with an led indicator on the side for charging. A lamp coming out of the top. A drawer below the top, made to look like just trim. I want to use a magnetic child safety cabinet lock to lock and unlock the drawer.
Leds below the drawer leading to a shelf area above a 2 shelf cabinet area also lit, when open.
I have it planned and drawn, but need to consult with someone before going further for the wiring lol
Great use of the ruler with the wood burner, Bob! I'll definitely try that in the future when I use mine. Thanks for sharing!
This is why you have 1.2mil+ subscribers. Love it. I'm definitely going to make one except a Lego minifigure style. Maybe a stormtrooper version. The head would be the most challenging part but my son would flip out! Thank you for the inspiration Bob, you make us see anything IS possible!
That's awesome! Do it!
Great idea Bob! I love the utility of this project. Thanks.
should've made the hands so they could hold your phone!
Maxime De Clerck I was literally thinking the exact same thing!
We talked about that on the live stream when he built this. But he already made a phone/watch stand so there was no need. Good idea though! You should do that when you make yours!
like golding a plate to put the phone on, or make the hand hold the phone alone xD
cool idea!
Maxime De Clerck or my j
Or had Jimmy Diresta plasma cut out a couple of those cool, steel hands he just did and franken them onto this robot! ha
Great videos, Through this UA-cam madness I know I can find some peace in your videos, Keep up the good work
Cool project. Relatively simple and very useful, I'm going to make this as a baby shower gift next weekend.
Awesome! Great idea
Cutting basswood on the bandsaw is addictive.
Bob I think you are a genius with the design you are awesome
Great project idea! I've been toying with some designs for a couple of forged bedside lamps with me and my partner, hadn't even thought of incorporating a USB charger! Thanks for the idea Bob, if I ever get around to making a video of mine I'll be sure to give you a heads up.
Love this channel and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Thank you, as a guy with limited tools and a broad spectrum of interest you're channel meets the variety to be interesting for me, and the personality to keep me returning.
That's very kind of you, thank you!!
Great video bob! Love the design! Cool tip for wood burner I discovered on a recent project - use a razor blade to sever the wood fibers along your lines (you can use a straight edge) and let the wood burner tip ride the knife cut. It helps it stay straight and it evenly burns the line. Might be an extra step, but the result is great! Cheers! Love your videos!
This is one of my favorite builds you have done. I love old school robots and I have 4 kids all with electronic devices. I am totally going to try this one. Thank you for always putting out such great content!
Great!! Thanks so much (from a fellow father of 4)!!
Thanks for hitting all of the high points and the important details, I've been wanting to do something similar for the lamp we have next to the couch where we sit in the evenings, this provides some great ideas.
Excellent! I hope it's helpful!
It's a great idea , I wish you all the best
from Bahrain 🇧🇭
I think this is awesome! My wife just bought us new lamps for our nightstands (and she has final say)... or I'd be building this today.
Awesome to see it all finished! It was cool seeing you problem solve making this on twitch 👍🏼
Great project. As a tip, after burning I've found using a card scraper instead of a sander does a great job of cleaning up the burn edges without sacrificing much of the definition of your design.
good idea and very usefull usb ports on the back!!
Hi Bob, im from Chile and a big fan of your channel, it's inspiring and recently motivated me to make my own bed only using for the base 2 x 4's and i would love watching you make one of your own.
Bye, thanks
Sebastian Cordova de que parte de Chile eres? yo soy venezolano pero vivo en Santiago.. super fan del bob..
Hola Luis, de Santiago
I love the music in the backround! You have a talent for music and working with your hands.
Thanks! I really appreciate that!
Is it new? I don't think I have heard it before, or maybe haven't noticed it.
I absolutely love this! I hope I can get my hubby to make it. Great job as usual.
Pretty cool project!
Great weekend project. The usb charge station is a practical addition to a lamp. I plan to tweak the design and make a retro sci-fi lamp. Maybe a rocket. I love pyrography but I think I will paint mine. Thanks for sharing.
Love your channels Bob. My son and I enjoy watching the videos together. He want's me to build him a light saber now. Thanks. LOL
That's really awesome to hear John!! Thank you!
Nice idea, give it to your child they will love it Very nice project
Another very interesting and doable project for everyone. Definitely a little on the blocky side, but that's all personal preference, I've only ever done woodburning once or twice in High School way back so I'm curious if you can make it go deeper and then sand it so it's not as dark but doesn't get sanded off. Seems like it's more of a finishing touch.
Hey Bob, I love this. Super idea.
Thank you!!
COOL-Bob Can u do a stand for MacBook Pro like the iPad cash register
Yay for robots! Great idea and it looks awesome :D
Thank you!!
Hey bob I love watching your videos despite I'm not a DIY guy much, it just satisfy me to watch people make something. If you're open to new ideas do you mind creating an ASMR version video of your next project too? You could even start a second channel and make two videos for each of your projects!
Love the idea and the robot looks good too!
Thanks Andrea!
Again back with a excellent lamp this robot looking so nice and a great creativity thanks for giving this wonderful project to see . waiting for another notification of ur channel
Probably one of my favorite videos of yours!
Awesome lamp, seems it would be pretty simple to do even with few tools!
Cool "light hearted" project.
You are a truly an inspiring person.
Got so many ideas and courage to do from your vids.
Keep up the great work !
Hello from Israel.
:) That's awesome, thank you!
Such a sick Idea! There's so many ways you could do this is well!
Great project. looks like a good use for scraps.
Thanks for your great work.
A project without clamps isn't a project.
jokes aside, i love your channel and this robot was so well done and even better, it has utility, awesome!
Haha, very true! Clamp Champ will return! Thanks!
Very nice . I've been watching you the last month or so and I'm really getting addicted to your videos great job. Its really making want to get into woodworking.
Great build! Make several more, and a floor-sized one too!
Looks amazing!! Personally I'd add in a digital clock as well but make the actual body a different shape.
I like all your videos. You make things look so simple. Thanks for doing what you do
I love robots and I really like this project! Very cool idea.
Very nice and inspiring project, the robot looks great!
Taught me something here, to use pliers to change the wood burner tips. I was waiting for it to cool before I changed them. Thanks
Thursday is the best day of the week!
I love this and now plan to make one for a good friend for his birthday. Thanks
bob thank you for every video , I hope one day to have a workshop like you, your friend bassel from palestine
Thanks so much Bassel!
Awesome and cute! Incredible how many working machines you have! I want them all!!
Hey Bob,
These are the kind of videos I think apply to most people. I really like this idea because it's transferable to whatever we want and applies to a wider crowd of people.
Oh ya and I like your videos cool stuff, I look forward and watch them right away! keep up the great work!
Thank you!!
loved that, definitely going to do one, with some small design differences
That's so cool! awesome design on the robot.
absolutely love this. I'll be making one for my son's room.
COOL!!!
Love this robot.... AWESOME project 👍🤖
Thank you!!
Great project. Watched it with my son. He wants to build one together.
Very cool !! don't know how we missed this video, my daughter loves robots and wants to make something like this. love your channel
your not making this easy for me... Now my wife and two daughters want one for their rooms... Not a robot of course... Awesome Job and great video...
Another great project, Bob! Thank you.
Thanks Jason!
Awesome idea, as usual! You inspire so many creations from all sorts of people, I'll definitely be making something similar myself!
That's awesome to hear Danielle! Thank you!!
Super cool build Bob! Great job!
The best channel bcoz he links everything he uses
that is so cool bob!very creative and amazing at the same time!
It would be funny if the lamp shade itself would be the robot's head, like "giant-head mode" in Ratchet & Clank!
Great job Bob, love it.
Now that's way cool. Any kid would love that in their room. I am not a kid and I would love it for my room
So much thanks for the idea. This will be the best present for my cousin...
this inspires me to make my own charging lamp thanks you Bob. And by the way it looks amazing I love it, keep on making.
Love your design for this, would it have just been too much effort to paint it to get to a more retro look? or were you after the wooden style?
Thank you for doing this project, Bob, I have been looking for that complete solution for all of the usb powered devices I have in my room!!! this is going to be a fun build :)
Something cool to ad would've been to make the
switch in one of the arms so that when the arm was put up the lamp was on and down off or make the arm hand an Iwatch charger or make the iPhone charge cables come out a door on the front of the robot, just some ideas I had, awesome video!
I think I am going to make some of these for christmas presents, maybe not a robot, but the general idea is awesome.