Cheap to Priceless! Vintage Lamp Into Fine Furniture

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  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething  ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cheap to Priceless! Turning a Storage Cart Into Fine Furniture
    th-cam.com/play/PLhqK_8dnaIW1HvHbQ8O0PeQsPyum1L9t0.html

    • @VAXHeadroom
      @VAXHeadroom ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ever do the light-brite project? I don't see it on the channel's video list...

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VAXHeadroom Not yet!

  • @Azurko
    @Azurko ปีที่แล้ว +55

    My grandfather had that lamp on his desk for YEARS before a house fire destroyed it. This video brought up great memories.

    • @acolombo
      @acolombo ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Then let's hope for this guy that the house fire wasn't started by the lamp itself.

    • @Texburrito03
      @Texburrito03 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@acolombo - came here for this.

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The REM song you like to use was recorded at ARDENT Studios, Memphis TN. My pal Michou is one of those high pitched Choral voices you hear on the REM song you use for sanding moments. She was a student there at the time and they just grabbed her on the fly and had her pitch in her voice for fun.

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is some awesome music history! How cool is that?!?!

  • @drumavenger83
    @drumavenger83 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Nostalgia hits hard on this one. I had that lamp as a kid and I loved it. It had this hum as the bulbs warmed up. I can even remember how the switches felt. I spent hours drawing under that light. I might have to go on the hunt for one now.

    • @DavidPlass
      @DavidPlass ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My grandmother had a similar one too.

    • @ruffmade7735
      @ruffmade7735 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had this exact lamp as a kid, Dave! Ditto on previous comments about the hum, nostalgia, etc! Still loving the channel and hope you are able to put some stuff on second channel regarding your car & other non-woodworking projects like you have mentioned in “the after show!”
      Looking forward to many more - keep up the great work!

  • @Toyotajunkie
    @Toyotajunkie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most DEFINITELY the Light Bright!
    Awesome redo of the lamp!!

  • @sisyphushappyband
    @sisyphushappyband ปีที่แล้ว +4

    6:58 got me. Well played.

  • @TheSirGoreaxe
    @TheSirGoreaxe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude watching My Cousin Vinney while having fun in the shop. Now that is a good day!!

  • @JoshuaRes
    @JoshuaRes ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The head turn while sanding, the “thanks Dave!” Such good moments in this project!!

  • @DonnieStevensonLFGM
    @DonnieStevensonLFGM ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job brother! Light Bright for the next one, you've got plenty of walnut!

  • @WayWoodworking
    @WayWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've watched you transform so many pieces from the antique mall to your own creations for a long time. They always turn out so good!! You have a knack for this clearly.

  • @CihaPet
    @CihaPet ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This turned out AWESOME! My grandmother had this same lamp.
    I say do the Lite-Brite! The other one is already a wooden item. Turning the plastic Lite-Brite into a wooden version, with LED lighting, would look cool.

  • @JoshWrightWoodworking
    @JoshWrightWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว

    The lamp turned out so nice! I'm excited to see the rebound game remake

  • @harrylambrianou6998
    @harrylambrianou6998 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have to admit I was proven wrong. I honestly thought that orange acrylic was going to be hideous, but it actually really works. I dig it.

  • @SLorraineE
    @SLorraineE ปีที่แล้ว

    It's been a while since I've watched one of your videos with all the different amazing woodworking channels on TH-cam. But still, every time someone is sanding any that little song plays in my head! Excellent branding there!

  • @WhiteStripesWS6
    @WhiteStripesWS6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This thing came out ULTRA SICK!

  • @PatrickLemay
    @PatrickLemay ปีที่แล้ว

    This was vintage Dave. Amazing audible and result on project

  • @HyperactiveNeuron
    @HyperactiveNeuron ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The top of that lamp reminds me of an Atari 2600 🤣 Yes I'm old LOL
    I 100% approve of your buys.

  • @scottshawwoodworking1752
    @scottshawwoodworking1752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    David this is one of the best video projects you have ever made, I am so inspired by your ability to make and problem solve. Thank you, Scott

  • @rlonnemann1447
    @rlonnemann1447 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had that lamp for doing my homework in gradeschool in the 70s. it reminds me of the first Atari game console. Love the fake plastic wood grain. Dave thanks for demonstrating your art in woodworking.

  • @dandavis5832
    @dandavis5832 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fun Dave! Thanks for having me on the team!

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a pleasure to work with!

  • @johnlowell7174
    @johnlowell7174 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice demonstration of how to work through potential problems in a project.

  • @NewtonMakes
    @NewtonMakes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great use of storytelling in this one. I really enjoyed seeing you brainstorm. That's one of my favorite aspects about making. You did a great job of capturing it from different angles and that's not always easy when filming a project.

  • @kaysmyth7099
    @kaysmyth7099 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you were having to much fun redoing that lamp. LOL 🤗You problem solving was spot on today. I loved the finished lamp.

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely love your videos. I got into wood working because I bought my childhood home that was almost a tear down and have rebuilt it without any experience, but a lot of experience with working and building with my hands. I learned to love problem solving. So much of my time was spent on looking at a situation with no idea how to fix it and coming up with a solution. I believe that’s where we connect. I will say this, not all of us have all the equipment you have. It would be nice if you showed us an alternative way of doing things with consideration to the tools we might not have. Thanks for the video.

  • @JonathanRansom
    @JonathanRansom ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the problem solving, and the lamp turned out great too!

  • @JimmyLee0757
    @JimmyLee0757 ปีที่แล้ว

    That turned out AWESOME...

  • @blackvenges
    @blackvenges ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning! I want to see the light bright

  • @Thomllama
    @Thomllama ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had that lamp back in the day! Do the light bright! But do it in like old pine or cedar for fun!

  • @anthonyperrone8332
    @anthonyperrone8332 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Light Bright. These two yoots. I love My Cousin Vinny. Excellent choice!

  • @CMRWoodworks
    @CMRWoodworks ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool project! I enjoyed the problem solving aspect.

  • @karl_alan
    @karl_alan ปีที่แล้ว

    This....this is what I love. I genuinely get excited about problem solving in my own projects, just as you are here.

  • @danielmuscatell3603
    @danielmuscatell3603 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is destructively cool. Totally rad!

  • @brevs8387
    @brevs8387 ปีที่แล้ว

    What you did here is exactly what I like about making things... being a Maker. I'm glad you are enjoying the creative process of exercising your brain by problem solving and going with the flow.

  • @JkCanvas
    @JkCanvas ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So the base is basically like a bandsaw box. Brilliant. I was thinking how would I use the CNC or drill press, but using the bandsaw and making a veneer was pure genuineness. Love watching you think through problems.

  • @JCSchaefer82
    @JCSchaefer82 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “So, Mr. Tipton, how could it take you five minutes to cook your grits, when it takes the entire grit-eating world 20 minutes.”
    I always love these videos. Maybe the next adventure to the antique mall will have Grandpa P as a co-star.

  • @elizabethlee6077
    @elizabethlee6077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that antique mall!

  • @7devilfurb
    @7devilfurb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That turned out awesome! The orange really does make it pop

  • @ChrisPage68
    @ChrisPage68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing that REBOUND game brings back my 1970s childhood. And that mall reminds me of Kevin Smith's "MALLRATS". 🤘

  • @brentfrench752
    @brentfrench752 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wasn’t sure where you were going with this project, but Wow, it turned out great. It’s amazing how wood, skill and imagination can make almost anything look great. Awesome job on the lamp!

  • @dtitus74
    @dtitus74 ปีที่แล้ว

    The second I saw the t-shirt you are wearing in this video I immediately paused said video and bought one. Congrats, your advertising worked.

  • @nabicht
    @nabicht ปีที่แล้ว

    Two cushion bounce game. Also this gave me a great idea to get a desk lamp that matches decor of my office - thanks!

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so much fun watching you have fun building this. Happy new year.

  • @Griffinwoodworks
    @Griffinwoodworks ปีที่แล้ว

    The lite brite. I loved those as a kid. A wood paneled one would really set off the late 70s/early 80s vibe it has.

  • @wardprocter2371
    @wardprocter2371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work on the lamp, it came out great. My vote is for the rebound game next.

  • @santay2772
    @santay2772 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Cousin Vinny in the background!!! Great movie - love it!

  • @jayhitek
    @jayhitek ปีที่แล้ว

    And that project came out amazing btw.

  • @michaelsburnett
    @michaelsburnett ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @itusedtoberound2020
    @itusedtoberound2020 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work of art mate. Also, definitely the rebound game. What about a whole series of all the old classic games.

  • @chadwilderdyke1275
    @chadwilderdyke1275 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Cousin Vinnie I love that movie! Nice job on the lamp too!

  • @laurarosesheppard
    @laurarosesheppard ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that came out really awesome.

  • @allanhansen5754
    @allanhansen5754 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you swap the florescents out with LED bars you can remove the 2 transformers that are used to light the florescents. Less cutouts to do. Great work, that will be a fun project to do.

  • @Poundy
    @Poundy ปีที่แล้ว

    that certainly was a cool build, thanks for bringing that to us

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.1977 ปีที่แล้ว

    You turned a vintage lamp into a retro lamp, nice job, David! So inspiring to see you combine all kinds of techniques with woodworking and create awesome stuff!

  • @criscrisan8569
    @criscrisan8569 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! Probably my favourite project on this channel 💪😊

  • @willieklassen3665
    @willieklassen3665 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had that lamp growing up, such a cool lamp

  • @CampingwithSamBananas
    @CampingwithSamBananas ปีที่แล้ว

    That was pretty wild watching that thing come together. Great video, Dave!

  • @tonydavis6487
    @tonydavis6487 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandfather has this exact lamp sitting downstairs in his basement on an old massive steel desk he got from the time he was in the Army. That really brought back some memories.. I might have to go pick that up and start a project. Great video!!

  • @billiondollardan
    @billiondollardan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's beautiful! I haven't seen the channel in a long time and I can't believe the growth! Wow, David's making Toledo proud

  • @dwwoodbuilds
    @dwwoodbuilds ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool project Dave! Hope you got Dan to screwup at 1 shot! Keep having fun with the projects!

  • @GeekBott
    @GeekBott ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the project! Those "things" are called ballasts and are needed for Fluorescent lighting.

  • @meatwhisperer
    @meatwhisperer ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. That metallic accent made the piece go from great to excellent dude!!

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing. The acrylic is perfect for it.

  • @gregmullins1296
    @gregmullins1296 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this!!! I really like how you are rebuilding things from the past out of wood. Thank you again!

  • @fabienlegall1199
    @fabienlegall1199 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love it !!

  • @SpencerBelanger207
    @SpencerBelanger207 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like these style projects like the calculator you did the in the past

  • @mcavatar
    @mcavatar ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, David! I’d love to see the Lite Brite next.

  • @CascadeCreate
    @CascadeCreate ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I’m not the only person who bought those wire connectors on Instagram.

  • @joeharris2074
    @joeharris2074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!

  • @MrBrian43119
    @MrBrian43119 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to see the Light Bright next.
    Also, hope you all did well during our cold snap last week.

  • @DudeSawdust
    @DudeSawdust ปีที่แล้ว

    Man! I’m so impressed. The orange acrylic really made I huge impact. Now I have to think of ways to incorporate colored acrylics into my builds. Fantastic!

  • @ericw9655
    @ericw9655 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this, David. Thank you for inspiring me. These types of projects are what motivate me.

  • @michaelferrin2688
    @michaelferrin2688 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lite-Brite!!! My dad has one of those lamps floating around his house right now!

  • @WesleyTreat
    @WesleyTreat ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, thank you

  • @soursofke
    @soursofke ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this build a lot! Very nice workmanship. Problem solving and finding solutions is always so satisfying.

  • @silentscribes
    @silentscribes ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always liked your videos. Thank you

  • @jonwills1957
    @jonwills1957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your enthusiasm in the shop always makes me want to get in the shop and have some fun!

  • @bjsmithart
    @bjsmithart ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man. I had one of those lamps as a kid!

  • @kentlovelace4108
    @kentlovelace4108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this make over series! So entertaining! Keep ‘em coming ❤❤

  • @jasongreenwood3260
    @jasongreenwood3260 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love lamp.

  • @JohnDlugosz
    @JohnDlugosz หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:40 What I like to do is drive a couple of the finest brad nails into the corner of the bottom part, part way; then clip off the remainder of the nail so it just sticks out a tiny bit. Clipping the head off with nippers will forge a reasonable point on the end. Now when you press the parts together, the point will drive into the top part and prevent any sliding.

  • @jpalarchio
    @jpalarchio ปีที่แล้ว

    Great as always!

  • @vinkelto
    @vinkelto ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the coolest projects for a long time! Thanks

  • @christianbrock4411
    @christianbrock4411 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are the kind of videos that deserve to be watched and enjoyed. Love the direction you're going! Love the podcast too!

  • @mindyhall4638
    @mindyhall4638 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently saw an adult-size lightbrite and thought it would be so cool to try and figure out how to make one of those for my granddaughter. When you picked that up at the antique mall, I knew you were going to do something fun with it…what about a re-doing it as a giant one so I can shamelessly steal from your talent in watching how you work through it. 😂

  • @GeekMustHave
    @GeekMustHave ปีที่แล้ว

    Problem Solving is a skill and you are skilled to the max. Only web developers know that "Building it from scratch" is not DIY, it's a royal pint in the .... I'm an ex-dev and just starting to integrate electronics with wood. Thank Dave and you for taking the time to film and edit this video. Inspiration. Keep broadcasting!!

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool, I was worried the goose neck wouldn’t be able to hold the extra weight. Looks like it can!

  • @dan.w.hoover2556
    @dan.w.hoover2556 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. A vote for Lite Brite next, please

  • @joepearson9704
    @joepearson9704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful lamp, Rebound game next.

  • @malcolmsmith5903
    @malcolmsmith5903 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice solution.🥰
    Your voice went so high talking about the electronics I thought it'd attract all the dogs in the area.🐶

  • @natedoggschip
    @natedoggschip ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching the ideas coming into fruition in your mind before you do it. You truly have a gift at making what YOU want to make, and not let hiccups get in your way. Cheers!!!

    • @natedoggschip
      @natedoggschip ปีที่แล้ว

      P.s. shout out My Cousin Vinny!!

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax ปีที่แล้ว

    Super fun rebuild project! I rebuilt a desk lamp we found in our current house when we moved in. Mine is a 50's art deco style which looks really cool. Gave it a paint job, replaced the florescent bulbs with LED strips, and replaced the antique push buttons with a toggle switch, and added a braided power cord. Super happy with how it turned out and I kinda want to do another one. Happy New Year to you and your family and thanks for sharing!

  • @jimrichards7014
    @jimrichards7014 ปีที่แล้ว

    That lamp brings back memories of high school and studying at my desk.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic work, Dave! That's just brilliant! 😃
    I don't know any of the other stuff you mentioned, but I'm definitely looking forward to see you make both!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
    Merry Christmas and happy new year!

  • @tayred81
    @tayred81 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's sick man, very nice 👍🏻🙂

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool lamp. One super cool addition would have been to make the front part a tray sort of for a wireless phone charger. This would be really nice for that person who has a nice office and they can just set their phone down and it keeps charged.

  • @JasonPeltier
    @JasonPeltier ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that turned out amazing!
    And to think, the real friends were the problems we solved along the way.

  • @AK_Woodworks
    @AK_Woodworks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Build! Love you videos, your humor and your ingenuity. I wish you and your family all the best in 2023 and have great holidays. Greetings all the way from Slovenia.

  • @dstg0001
    @dstg0001 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been vibing so much harder on the background music ever since the guitar build episode!!

  • @johnbell1012
    @johnbell1012 ปีที่แล้ว

    As my daughter would say, “I didn’t like this video; I loved it!” And my vote is for the Rebound game.

  • @Kleis1
    @Kleis1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great project. The only thing I would change is to do wood switches with some of that orange on the perimeter of the switches. Awesome!