Freddie the Robot Light

by John1234 in Workshop > Lighting

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Freddie the Robot Light

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Hi, here I have a intricate light made out of black piping, which I have named Freddie. The light is made out of black piping and is wired to be able to use a light.

Supplies

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  • 12 foot lamp cord
  • pull chain socket
  • groove joint clamp
  • hammer
  • smart Wi-Fi bulb
  • screw driver

All pipes listed bellow are 3/4 inch:

  • 6 close pipe
  • 4 T pipes
  • 5, 45 degree elbow pipes
  • 5, 3-1/2inch pipe nipples
  • 6, 90 degree elbow pipes
  • 4, 2-1/2 inch pipe nipples
  • 2, 4 inch pipe nipples
  • 4 iron pipe cap
  • 2, 3 inch pipe nipples

Making the Legs

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  1. First connect one cap with one close pipe
  2. Then connect the piece to the 45 degree elbow
  3. Connect that to the 3-1/2 inch nipple
  4. Then connect to 90 degree elbow
  5. Then connect that to a 4inch nipple
  6. Then connect to 90 degree elbow
  7. Connect to 2-1/2inch nipple
  8. Then repeat all steps for second leg

Making the Back

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  1. Connect both legs together with T-pipe
  2. Connect close pipe to top of T-pipe
  3. Now connect second T-pipe to it
  4. Run wire through opening in T-pipe
  5. Now Connect 3-1/2inch nipple to top of T-pipe
  6. Connect second T-pipe to nipple making sure to pull wire through
  7. Connect close pipe to top of T-pipe
  8. Then connect middle of T-pipe to it

Making the Neck

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  1. Remember to pull cord through each pipe as you attach them for this part
  2. Attach close pipe to the back of the top T-pipe
  3. Connect 90 degree elbow pipe
  4. Connect close pipe
  5. Then connect 45 degree elbow pipe
  6. Finally connect wires to socket and glue socket to the last elbow pipe

Making the Arms

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  1. Connect cap to 3 inch nipple
  2. Connect 40 degree elbow
  3. Then connect 3-1/2 inch nipple
  4. Connect 90 degree elbow
  5. Then connect the 2-1/2 inch nipple
  6. Then repeat all steps for second arm and attach arms to the top T-pipe

Ending

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Now you can screw in the light bulb, and turn it on, and you have a cool robot light to display and show off.