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In this video I am making a cool modern/retro/mid-century modern floor lamp. I have wanted to design and build a floor lamp to accompany my Glenn Lounge Chair for a few years, and I felt like this was the perfect time to do it. This lamp is made from White Oak and also features some cool Brass details, and it was a lot of fun to make. So come along with me as I dive into making this lamp while exploring some interesting woodworking techniques.
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Fourlamp sounds fitting to me ;)
Cuando creas el canal "Chris Salomone en Español", no te atrases es muy simple hoy hacerlo, Saludos desde Chile P.D. me encanta este canal
I love the flush cut wire channel. Watched simply to see how that was done. Adding that one to the mental tool belt. I would love to see a mini version too haha
Modern and retro. So… combine the two words… the Metro Lamp. Forgot to say that for me, this is one of the nicest things you’ve ever made, Shaun. The fact that it didn’t swivel as nice as you wanted, doesn’t detract from how beautiful this piece of furniture is. A bloody nice job my good man 👌
Also if they released a plan for this lamp, they could've named it plamp 🙁
U guys are great craftsmen! As someone who is wanting to get into woodworking I've been binge-watching your videos for the past week or so. Love the style of your videos but most likely I really really like the design of your furniture! Top class!
Absolutely beautiful 👏 You got my fallow off this lamp alone. I'm just now getting into woodworking, and this is a truly inspiring piece. Thanks for sharing the process!
Nice build man! There’s a lot going on in this one. I love to see the incorporation of brass. It’s also nice to see your aesthetic matching throughout your entire line. 👏🏼
Absolutely love the design of this one, Shaun!
It's a pleasure to watch you work... thank you.
This lamp looks sweet! I love making lamps, you can be so creative and abstract as you want :D
Great looking floor lamp Shaun! Thank you for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP
A woodworker's take on a 70's arc floorlamp. Very cool.
Exactly right. Thanks for watching!
A wonderful designed and builded Lamp. There is only one thing, for my own use i would change: the thickness of the base plate. In my eyes it looks much too thin. Would make it double thick. Maybe more. But this is a matter of taste. So no criticism.
Keep doing the best videos
I also made a lamp; it is funny to find out you used the exact method as I did to hide the wiring. Mine doesn't swivel however, I put some felts under the foot and turn it as a whole. Main difference is the fact that my lamp is height adjustable, it has one vertical part and the horizontal part can be inclined in fixed positions. I had to make the foot quite heavy, so I ordered some lead pallets. Just let me know if you'd like some photos.
Love the crane lamp! Would be cool if you had a steel hook on the wire holding the shade and the shade can raise and lower by turning an industrial wheel. Super beautiful build. You killed it.
It's a FourEyes style lamp. I love your simple style that lets the wood be the center of attention.
Thanks Phil!
hacen arte en madera, son lo mejor de lo mejor
Thanks for sharing this artistic job
Excellent video with superb animated graphics.
Fantástico! Belo trabalho. Parabéns!!
Really awesome (contemporary lamp) 😉 Love working with white oak!
It is a great material, for sure. Thanks for watching!
I was waiting for a 6 foot long drill bit for the wires...we almost got there!
Need to order one of those!
Vraiment sympa comme lampe ! J'aime beaucoup le style.👍
Incredible job! Congratulations Brother
Such a beautiful design Shaun! I know you said the swivel function doesn't work perfectly, but such a clever idea! I too love floor lamp!
Thanks, man! Really appreciate it!
Great Video! Amazing job!
Nice lamp, Shaun. I always enjoy seeing your techniques and precision when you guys build. And Chris stayed out of your way. Take care.
Really appreciate it! This was a fun one.
Mad design skills! I've always been interested in furniture and you are kicking out some original pieces. Inspired and original.
Really appreciate it!
Looks great! If you replace the felt with some low friction tape I bet it would be nice and smooth.
Nice work. I love seeing you guys experiment!
Thank you! This one was fun.
Always love Shaun's videos!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
looks super nice!
Dude. That's so cool.
I love lamp. LOL You guys are great!
Nice build, Shaun! Always enjoy your videos.
Really appreciate it, Jay!
I love this design, and it's awesome to watch the design and experimentation process unfold. It's honestly really encouraging to see examples of making a design work even when you're not 100% sure about everything before you start. One or two ideas for future iterations: SWIVEL MECHANISM: - Replace the screw/washer swivel with an inlaid heavy-duty lazy susan bearing (or lazy shoesan 😉), topped with a brass plate to match the other fittings. - Provided the bearing swivels smoothly enough, replace the fixing knob with a strong neodymium magnet in the bottom of the arm, and corresponding magnets (also covered with thin brass) inlaid every X° along that front arc, to act as sort of soft positive stops (Mildly encouraging stops? Gently optimistic stops? Is there an actual name for it?) - If the weight of the lamp isn't centered on the bearing, you could add support with a small ball-wheel castor behind the arm-magnet. The wheel would roll along a shallow rounded groove routed into the base, reducing friction and keeping a small air gap between the arm and base magnets. LAMP/SHADE: - Add a solid vertical arm between the lamp and the top bar, so the lamp doesn't swing around so much every time it rotates. - The shade looks pretty opaque in the video but that may just be the camera, otherwise is it possible to get the veneer any thinner? I've seen lampshades made from laminated plane shavings that look lovely and translucent but it's a lot of work and you don't get that smooth face grain...
Really appreciate it! And thanks for the suggestions. Not sure I will make another one of these, but maybe other lamps in the future. I have made lamp shades from lighter color wood (maple, oak, cherry) and the light shines through way more. I was a little bummed with how little it came through the walnut, but I guess that shouldn't have been a surprise.
Has kinda a crane look to it. I like the imagination that goes into your designs. Very nice job. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Janet!
For the adjusting slot, I would consider putting something on the bottom side of base groove. A flat brass track with a delrin/uhmw polyethylene washer would keep the bolt from digging into the wood.
Dude... nice! I dig it man 👏👏😎
I’d say “floor lamp” feels both honest and descriptive
It just feels right.
This came out CRAZY! Good stuff!
Thank you!
Classy!!! Kudos Brother!
Amazing!!! It's wood floor lamp 😁
what a clever design. Looks Great Shaun!
Thanks Mark!
Fun design Shaun! I like the swivel feature, even if it isn't ideal, it think it's great. The brass really brings the look to the next level. Great video!
Really appreciate it! The brass and white oak looked great together.
@@shaunb66 Yeah man! Great job.
mini ball transfer bearings my friend, recess some of them into the bottom of the lamp arm and it will swing side to side with the sweetest of glides!
amazing lamp!
Hi Shaun. Super floor lamp. I would have called it Modular. For a smoother slide from side to side. I would have opted for a brass disc with a vertical upright edge. Both top and bottom of the sliding disc identical perhaps H 4mm in total edge height. Tightly fitted inside a silicone casing. Parallel to the channel with ample space to add wax for a smooth action. Keep up the awesome designs. Love your work. Regards Bon 👣
Nice work, it is a pleasure to watch your videos and be inspired by new ideas. 😎
Thanks for watching!
Lovely!
Outstanding lamp and video ! Nice touch of class for your reading chair!!
Thank you!
Looks good!
Very nice, This is similar to my headphones stand i made, same basic angles but the base , I did a bunch of angled cuts has that f22 raptor look, the lines and angles that is.
I would call it a "Timeless Floor Lamp." It is very nice.
I agree wholeheartedly with Brick Tamland.
You both have good taste!
Crain illuminator perfect name! Good work!!!!!
I like it!
Maybe a motor at the base where the knob is, a couple extra buttons above/below the rheostat, all coupled together by some 3D printed/CNCd gear and track along the swivel arch. Now you have the ability to swivel without the need to get out of your chair! 👍
Nice work, always enjoy your designs and builds. I recently completed a floor lamp and struggled finding hardware I liked. Where did you get the switch and knob?
As a retired cabinetmaker, 45+ yrs, I really like your work. Being a technician more than a designer I am definitely stealing some of your work😎
Thanks Jack!
It came out beautifully. Congrats bro!
Thank you!
Man, wtf I am drinking Jameson 18 years old watching you. Faak ! Thank you! Loved it!
This is absolutely STUNNING. You really should consider making plans for this, because I can guarantee there are tons of us who would love to make it! Fantastic work, and it’s definitely got a Midcentury vibe to it!
Thank you! There was just a bit too much experimenting and half-baked ideas to make plans for this one.
You have eyes,a brain and 2 hands, you’d make this if u wanted to
Wow ! That so amazing...nice lamp light.. it so beautiful...😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙊🙉🙈😁✌👍😎
Love it, love it, love it !!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I made a floor lamp last year in a mission style out of QS white oak and used a basic pendant lamp for the hardware and a color smart bulb to control with Alexa. I also wired a basic toggle switch just in case. For the shade I used an acrylic flower shade off Amazon. It looks like a hanging flower. The best part is you can change the color of the flower and brightness with a auditory command
Awesome, might have to check out one of those smart light bulbs!
Beautiful! I need to build a floor lamp too and that definitely is an inspiration. Need to find a way to make that framework for the shade since I don’t have a CNC. Well done!
Ah never mind. Just found your other video (Shaun), seems like I could trace it and make it without a CNC. Nice :)
@@JFantin75 Thank you! And yes, I made a few of those frames long before I had a CNC. It is possible!
@@shaunb66 awesome thank you!
I love the details, could you share a link on the hardware you used, especially the switch and the knobs?
Stunning.
Thank you!
Me encanta , todos sus trabajos son geniales , que bueno su contenido , saludos desde Venezuela
Gracias!
Tanta roba👋👋👋👋👋👋bravi bravi bravi
futuristic comes to my mind ;)
I love this. I was searching for furniture for my future house and I discovered the style called “Japandi” it’s a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetic. Not sure how I feel about the name but I think this lamp fits the description.
that makes two of us! dont know the name or the region but this style is exactly what I want in my formal lounge! Simple and elegant!
Очень аккуратно получилось. И красиво.
This is a really nice piece of work. I was slightly skeptical when you used a screw to support the back but you could easily create a metal support 20mm (UK dims) chs welded to a plate 300 x 40 x 2/3mm … looks like a T and that would give more stability! Very original piece of work 👌🏼
Yeah, I had some different plans for the swivel at the beginning, but lack of time and my lack of metal fabrication skills landed me on one big screw.
@@shaunb66 no way man, I would say both of you are more than capable of cutting, drilling and basic welding after all the furniture you have built!
Pretty... futuristic? Can't point my finger on what it looks like exactly, but it's certainly something :p
Haha, I'm good with that!
Looks like something the Jetsons would have so I'd definitely say it's the Mid-Century idea of Futuristic.
A trebuchet
Wooden Pixar Floor Lamp! Looks Great!
I almost mentioned it in the video, but that was one of the things that inspired the shape for this one!
Great build
Thank you!
It might have looked neat (dare I say "neato") to use walnut as the wire cover/racing stripe. Would have matched the lampshade. Nice work!
A perfect addition to your single cup coffee table.
Haha, very true! A single lamp for a single cup.
@@shaunb66 You could build a vinyl record player stand that only plays. . . wait for it. . singles. . to complete the ensemble. That would be truly THEMATIC.
@@kjkuchma Haha, I like that. I'm keeping that one in the bank.
The swivel might be enhanced by adding HDPE tape to the moving parts.
We actually talked about doing that...but then didn't do that haha.
I think it would also work better if the swivel was at the back and the pivot at the front. When you look at the weight hanging off the front the the lamp it would be putting pressure onto the front swivel action but if it was on the back it would almost be lifting it up for you?
@@shaunb66 Using nylon bushings around metal hardware is a good idea to reduce friction at those points of rotation. Also, felt can get "sticky" as it compresses, and it can hold moisture that attracts dust and make things harder on your finish. A thin piece of HDPE or acetyl/Delrin sheet would be smoother, equally unobtrusive, and pretty easy to retrofit. (I'm already thinking more complicated solutions as I type, but I'll stop here before I get annoying... too late.)
@@elliotstokes6134 Yep, considered doing that too, but didn't like the look of the brass hardware being on the backside. Form over function on that one, for sure.
@@elliotstokes6134 If it does lift up on the back, you would have the bolt being pulled into the bottom of the lamp and there would be significant friction and wear
Очень крутая работа.
Just an idea for a future lamp: it might be cool to conceal the wiring with a strip of brass instead of wood to extend the brass aesthetic all the way down the back of the lamp.
I love it. I think it would be just as awesome without the adjustment, but the added brass hardware that it adds looks cool. 👍
Thanks Chris!
I like the smaller version of it. I saw the VR6 again!!!!!!
Nice lampe 🤘
You should attempt to do a wedge so that a second piece could float the light section higher or lower. I’ve had a 70s floor lamp made of metal although cool just wasn’t the most practice thing because of the lack of adjustability vertically. Just a suggestion not a criticism.
I'll keep watching to see what the finished result is, but my initial thought is that if you have the base swiveled all the way to one side, won't it be really unstable? This thing is beautiful so far. Well done. Cheers
I was worried about that, too. I actually have the lamp in my house right now almost fully to one side, and it is totally fine! Thanks for watching!
Really Cool lamp! If you make a design like that again, you should use Walnut to cover the cord.
Thanks! I thought about doing that, but felt like there was already enough going on.
@@shaunb66 that's true. The hidden aspect of the cord track is cool in it's own way.
Love it
Thanks!
hello my friend. very nice. thank you so much. be happy. bravo... see you..........
Thank you!
@@shaunb66 see you
Great looking lamp! Can you share where you got the brass fittings for the bulb etc.? Thank you for your time.
Nice build man! with your permission, that lamp can be made in desktop size.
very nice. i would suggest the lamp bit to be less roundy/curvy, something with angle. but anyway, it still looks awesome
Gr8 build.
Thanks!
love it
Thanks!
This piece is beautiful! Also, banana in the thumbnail had me dying. Of all things, hahaha.
Haha, had to show the scale somehow!
@@shaunb66 Hahaha, I love it.
Thanks Shaun, really looks cool. I really like the work you did adding the brass accents and the way you set up to mill each area. Took a second pass though to realize you had a red blade in your TS55. Can you tell me which one you use there? Thank you.
Not Shaun here, but the red blades you see a lot of people use on KZhead usually are Diablo saw blades. Some people think they are really high quality and even replace Festool blades with them. Have never used them, they aren't common in Europe.
Chris just creeping in the background at 11:14 has me cracking up
Love the lamp, maybe a washer made from UHMW or HDPE would help it adjust easier.
Yeah, definitely thought about doing something like that. Thanks for watching!
Funny what words do with imagination. I imagine a "counter sink" to be the negative of what a sink is; a raised part in the kitchen counter where the water just flushes off onto the counter instead of down the drain. OKAY ENOUGH OF THAT NONSENSE; REALLY AWESOME LAMP SHAUN!!! ;)