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I got it. I finished the last one of the wall sconces. I had to redo it a few times but I got it. On to the next one.

Progress continues on "the in-lawdelier" and "the Jacqueline" wall scones. I have one more sconces to go and it is giving me absolute fits. I'll get there but for now it is making me crazy.

1/2 cup. Only two projects at a time. Come on standard garage journal procedure is to have at least 8, 3 of which are impossible to complete with out some sort of unobtainium.

1/2 cup. Please let us all know when you get going on those lights I can't wait to see them.

Thank you very much grumble bum. They sure are fun to make. I am glad so many people enjoy them. It adds a lot to the fun.

1/2 cup: specifically I use this type. Milwaukee 49-56-0505 1/4" Diamond One-Piece Hole Saw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0CWGMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Vn5Kxb4Y1036T Also that shot may look like mass production but it is actually only 4 sconces and a chandelier for my in-laws. Pig: thanks for...

1/2 cup. I use a standard diamond coring bit in my Walker Turner drill press.

Thanks metal head. I keep working on them and have a few in process now. Thought I would share them. I also recently started a website if people wanted to get more information on them specifically. This is a concept I just threw together tonight. I'll most likely wire it up this weekend...

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Thank rubber rodder: I'll keep posting pictures as I have them to post. I have been really busy it seems the lamps are taking up most of my free time these days. But that is ok I am enjoying making them so it doesn't feel like it takes too much time. Here are some simple ones I made for my...

Drives: the truck is nothing fancy just a 2007 Ford F-150 extended cab. Has enough room for the whole family bigger bed and FWD so a lot more capable than my old Tacoma. Hopefully it will be as reliable as my taco was. As for other happenings a friend from work asked for a few lamps so this is...

Dan: can I ask a quick, just in case question? How far out of square is the slide to the jaw face? That is the surface you want to square to not the unmachined cast face. Oh and I see Carla answered so you are in good hands.

I would like to echo Outlaw's words and add one item. Attainability, your budget wasn't a million dollars. Last I heard you were still under 6 grand for the whole project. You got the dream garage with hard work, good planning, and thrift. We common folk like thrift. Oh and your car is dead...

Drives: Thanks so much. As for the extra space in the garage it has been taken up with equipment I am storing for a friend as well as Lamp parts so right now there are no cars in the garage but come fall. My wife will be back in the garage for winter. My new truck will never live in a garage.

Thanks Vieux: I don't know if it is up to your standards but they are fun to make and create.

Drives: yes any fittings either galvanized or black iron in either 1/2" 3/4" or 1" NPT would be awesome. I use a lot of elbows T's, Crosses. I also use a ton of short pipe ******* I would say most of the stuff I use is under 2" long. So if you have some to spare of anything black iron pipe...

Jbmatth: thanks for the kind words. If I get around to forming a shop of some kind I'll let you guys know. As for the transitions. Lamps are based on the old gas piping standards for old gas lamps. So all the threads are IPS threads most lamp sockets are threaded for 1/8"-27 IPS. This thread...

Guys. I did the needed wall repairs and hung the final wall sconce about a week ago. It's to the far right in this shot. My mother-in-law liked the scones and lights so much she asked for a set of 4 and a chandelier for her home. I will be starting on those soon. My wife wanted a new...

Huzzah. A fixed computer camera connection is a big win for us all. Three cheers for DD. Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray. Thomas thank as always for bringing us all along for the ride.

Drives: thanks very much for your comment. I can't say it is a completely original idea but it wasn't total thievery either. I have open orders for 6 more sconces and 2 chandeliers using these same ideas. I'll post pictures as I complete them. As for big red it is ready to be used (pending...