My most recent project

[Marsha]

Hi Folks,
Here are some pics of my most recent project. The lamps are made from 1/4" oak, they are finished with 3 coats of Wipe on Poly. Unfortunately I don't think the pics do justice to the fret work. The pattern is from SSW issue # 23, the pattern is by Lora Irish.
I've posted different pics of the same lamp, because I would like your opinions on the shades. I can't make up my mind and hubby likes them both.
I have issues with both shades, so if anyone out there dosen't like either shade please let me know and maybe suggest an alternative.
Thanks for lookin
Marsha

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[PeteB]

Very nice, Marsha. I like shades 3 & 4, btw.

I think a faux finish would look fantastic on that lamp: marble, granite, jade, onyx. The thumbnails look a bit like granite, made me think of it.

Great job!

Pete

[gmackay]

Marsha

I'm the wife of the person who designed the lamps for SSW. I like the
4th lamp shade. The lamp shade brings out the design of the lamp.

Helen MacKay

[SculpturedBox]

My vote is for the No. 1 shade!

Tony Ward

[ozarkhillbilly]

Since you asked, I like #4. Nice looking lamps btw.

[minowevie]

Marsha those are real nice. I agree with your hubby. I think both shade works. I am alittle more found of the 1st one when its on. but not as much off. Evie

[Marsha]

Thank you all for your replys, I think we'll go with # 4. I'm not fussy for # 1 when it's off.

And Helen, Thank your hubby for a great project.

Marsha

[lucky788scroller]

I like the lighter colored shade better, but I too have issues with both. I think a round shade in offwhite would be better, add a clored translucent plexiglass to the inside of the lamp, with a little bulb inside it, and a matching colored fringe or ruffle around the brim of the shade, and I think the fretwork would get the justice it deserves, and the lamp would look outstanding. Your cutting looks great, and it is a really nice looking lamp, something to be proud of. Dale

[pete00]

there all very nice...but......#1 for me.

[minowevie]

Marsha, have you consederd a fretwork lamp shade to go with your lamp. here is one i made , but it might be too big. I bet you could make one out of the same pattern, that your bottom lamp post is made out of. maybe a funnale or a fluet tipe. or evena another angale one but with less fret work as mine. just a thought.
Evie

[gmackay]

Minowevie, What is the corner joint that you used for that lamp shade. It looks like a typical 45 degree miter joint.. I would consider making a lamp shade for my lamps as they can be fairly expensive to buy at a store.

Gary MacKay

[minowevie]

Minowevie, What is the corner joint that you used for that lamp shade. It looks like a typical 45 degree miter joint.. I would consider making a lamp shade for my lamps as they can be fairly expensive to buy at a store.

Gary MacKay

Hi Gary, this pattern is from wildwood design.INc. # 1414 called Bird shade. and the patten has it as a 38 an 1/2 degree, but I think i used a 37 degree. been along time ago. but if you notice the top is smaller than the bottom so that does chang it from a 45 degree. I had alot of fun with this pattern. cursed it some and about made it fire wood. I know when you are working with a slope that does change the bevaled edge some. here is a web sight i posted just alittle while ago , but if you messed it here it is again. this gives the slope, measured from Horizontal. and the # of sides in assembley like a 6 sided thing. or 4 or what ever you wont to make. hope this helps. Compound Miter Chart http://www.betterwoodworking.com/compound_miter.htm

Evie