Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Lampshade Designing Tool


I have turned up this rather clever thing on the lathe which will be used to equally space and divide up a plain lampshade. It will help me to keep  vertical lines equidistant.  I routered out the slots and drew the lines with coloured felt tips while the wood revolved on the lathe. 


I have covered the surface with transparent film so I can wipe it clean after painting. I then place the lampshade on the right diameter circle and lace a long thread through the slots.



This is an old shade that I have been experimenting on, using a variety of  paints to get the best effects.

2 comments:

  1. That is a very clever gadget.
    I am noting with concern the time this post was written. 3.45am??!

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  2. Thank you Jenny. I think there is something wrong with the clock - I have just posted today's missive and it says 1.45 but it is really 9.30am.

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