Plinth Eastwood Nr. 0050

Nr. 0050 (here alongside nr. 0001) is a versatile lamp made out of five wooden segments. The idea was to make it according to the KISS principle.

1. Cut twelve identical pieces of wood measuring 200x9x28mm.

2. Drill 8mm holes there where the five pieces of wood are combined together to make a joint link.

1. Use a regular E14 fitting and wire this up.

2. Install a switch (optional) and a socket plug.

1. Do a first assembly of the wooden pieces by use of sawed of pieces of 8mm threaded end and winged nuts.

2. Use tie-raps to fixate the fitting.

3. Drill four 2mm holes.

4. Use a thin metal tread and a aluminium clip to permanently keep things together.

5. Remove the tie-raps.

Important: use a low wattage (LED) light bulb to prevent overheating!

Make a 'lightshield' with thin triplex plywood to deflect unwanted light. Strengthen the joint by glueing in a toothpick.

And there she is! Isn't she lovely..?

Warning: never leave your DIY lamp unattended.