Place the new drill jig in line with the bottom of the base at least a quarter inch from the bottom and angled toward the top about 2°. Using the jig as a guide, drill the hole most of the way to center. Remember there is a screw in the way right at center. The hole can be finished up when the base is removed.
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Parts for a lamp are quite simple. Here is a 10" harp to hold the shade, #18 lam cord and plug, a decorative washer and a bulb socket with switch attached to a length of 3/8" threaded brass tubing.
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While there are likely fancier ways to do do this, I stand the shaft square in the drill press vise ensuring that it is as vertical in all directions as I can get it. Then I drill a 1/4" hole at center, 2 1/2" deep.
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The square is moved to the bench vise and the hole serves as a guide for a 1/4" brad point bit in a hand drill.
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A shot of the bottom of the square indicates that this can work quite well.
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This is simply mounted between centers, ensuring that the hole for the cord is centered in the lamp shaft.
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Remembering that it will go on the base, turn the shaft to a pleasing shape. I like to leave a sort of cup at the top in the manner of a candle stick as this style of lamp mimics the form. Remember that this will be upright and do not make the piece of wood symetrical from the center. Turn a tenon at the bottom to match the mortice in the base. Sand.
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