The Hodgepodge Garage

[overkill 19]

I just finished up another one for a friend at work. I think she said it was going to be a gift for a cousin that just had a baby boy. So it has two flickering thunderbolt night lights.

Looks great! Awesome job! Ive scoped the net looking for a light socket that tucks into the fitting so deep. Can you post a picture or better yet a link to where you are buying these from. Thanks in advance !

 

[JeremyBurke]

Looks great! Awesome job! Ive scoped the net looking for a light socket that tucks into the fitting so deep. Can you post a picture or better yet a link to where you are buying these from. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the kind words. I honestly can't point you to anything special on the socket front I use standard candelabra bases for these lamps I just custom modify the fittings to accept them. In this lamp I use one of these fittings for the head, and one of these inside the thunderbolt shaft. I had to turn the fittings on a lathe to get them to fit the sockets inside. However a 23/32" drill bit will also open up a 1/2" NPT internal pipe thread just enough to accept the socket. I also put a small #6-36 set screw in from the side to prevent the fixture base from turning when screwing in or taking out the bulb. I hope that helps. Another option is just to buy a lamp from me i don't charge too much .
Cheers,
Jeremy

 

[drivesitfar]

Jeremy: i think you found your NICHE with these cool little lights. the new versions almost look ALIVE.

hoping you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a better 2017 than 2016 even though i'm guessing 2016 was pretty good for you and your family.

cheers (ice tea for this old guy usually)

 

[1/2 Cup]

Jeremy, wishing you and your familly all the best for Christmas..

Regards

 

[JeremyBurke]

Drives and 1/2 cup. Thanks for checking in. It is always great to hear from you guys. I hope you are yours all have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.

 

[xtremek]

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas

 

[JeremyBurke]

Thanks xtremek. Speaking of Christmas I was able to get one totally new lamp done and delivered as a present for my nephew. I have no idea if he likes it or not but a few other do.







Hope you all had a great holiday season and enjoyed your families.

 

[WarrenJ]

^^looking good^^

 

[drivesitfar]

Jeremy: you are getting pretty good putting together all this old pipe. hope all is well in your part of the great PNW. i haven't had a trip down your way for quite a while now cause those 6-12 hour drives just take too much out of me at my age.

also not sure i could stay off GJ for that long either.

hope to get down your way maybe after my daughter's wedding this spring cause i need another OREGON COAST FIX.

cheers and have a great weekend.

in case you hadn't seen me post this yet i just found this little 600 pound rotating bin so maybe it will help cure my FSD (flat surface disease)

 

[JeremyBurke]

Drives: thanks for checking in. That bin is a beast and will fit right in next to your selves. Congratulations on your daughters wedding. I am sure she is going to love the chair you are working on.

As for my lamps I think you are right I seem to have found myself a nice little niche making these things and it is keeping me busy and entertained.

He is my latest one. It went to a friend of a friend that I believe lives in Hawaii.




Also recently our little area of western Oregon pretty much shut down due to snow. But it made for pretty pictures.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Jeremy I can see some mass production here in the future, well done.

To cold for this black duck, we are right in the middle of our summer now and your pic sends shivers down my back.

Regards