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nakashima inspired (loosely) Table lamps. First project.

comments (2) February 1st, 2012 in Reader's Gallery

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I recently moved into a house with a basement that finally allows me to start working on projects and building things and I decided for my first woodworking project to build some lamps. The lamps are loosely based on this lamp by the master George Nakashima http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=4886543 however I made mine larger and without the rounded neck. I also didn't even think about making the lampshade as that is beyond my skillset. I made them out of 3/4" pine (It was cheap and I didn't want to ruin expensive wood if i messed up). I took several photo's of the building process that I have posted here http://imgur.com/a/KwSxU 

 

Finish is minwax dark walnut stain and minwax satin finish wipe on poly. Hope you enjoy it and please be gentle on me.


Design or Plan used: My own design
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MarkKessler MarkKessler writes: I like the bookmatching you did down the center. It's a nice touch. You may consider it simple, but the memories you are building are priceless. Any time spent in the workshop is time well spent! Welcome to FWW!
Posted: 9:38 am on February 3rd

luv2smellnitro luv2smellnitro writes: Welcome to wood working. Nice job on your first project. Keep it up and keep your imagination open and then go make them lamp shades :)
Posted: 9:16 pm on February 1st

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