Channel: Wesley Treat

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: prop replicafilm propsserenityfireflydining roomsteamerdining tablerecreationlampsci fimovie propstv propsbamboodiylightsci-fijoss whedonscifi

Description: I made a replica of the famous dining table lamp from the show Firefly! PATREON EXCLUSIVES If you'd like to help support my channel and get access to exclusive content, visit patreon.com/wesleytreat. FOLLOW ME ▶ Instagram: instagram.com/wesley_treat ▶ Facebook: facebook.com/satelluxe ▶ Twitter: twitter.com/wesleytreat ▶ Amazon: amazon.com/shop/wesleytreat ▶ Etsy: satelluxe.etsy.com & satelluxestudio.etsy.com PARTS I USED FOR THE LAMP ▶ 3-Piece Bamboo Steamer: amzn.to/2YVklZE ▶ G14/G45 Dimmable LED Filament Bulb (See Notes Below): amzn.to/2GXkZA1 ▶ 120V Rotary Dimmer Switch (See Notes Below): grandbrass.com/item/dib03 ▶ 3-Inch E-26 Base Antique Candle Socket Cover: grandbrass.com/item/cchd03ea ▶ 2-Inch E-26 Base Keyless Socket: grandbrass.com/item/so8684 ▶ 2-Inch 1/8IPS Threaded Nipple: grandbrass.com/item/ni2-0x1%2F8 ▶ 1/8IPS Washer: grandbrass.com/item/wa1-0x8wzp ▶ 1/8IPS Hex Nut: grandbrass.com/item/nu234wz/nuts-18ips_threaded_nuts ▶ Gold Cotton Twisted Wire (By the Foot): tinyurl.com/y2pxse9b ▶ Gold Cotton Twisted Wire (250-Foot Spool): tinyurl.com/y3lhq697 ▶ Similar Wire Available at Grand Brass: tinyurl.com/y58bhc5v OTHER TOOLS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO ▶ DeWalt 20V Max Drill & Driver Kit: amzn.to/2hLB64q ▶ 3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear: amzn.to/2l5EITE ▶ General Tools Automatic Center Punch: amzn.to/2htnN9B ▶ Irwin Metal Countersink Drill Bit Set: amzn.to/2VyfOz2 ▶ Proxxon FBS 115/E Precision Rotary Tool: amzn.to/2J1LdAW ▶ Cobiz 60/100W Hot Glue Gun: amzn.to/2YDF4Gg OTHER NOTES ▶ The bulbs and the dimmer I linked to above do work together, but the bulbs have a limited dimming range. ▶ I used 6 washers, two for each nipple, one on either side of the base. ▶ I used 9 hex nuts, one each on either side of the base, and one as a jam nut to prevent the socket from turning on the nipple. ▶ I used Minwax Dark Walnut for the body of the lamp and Minwax Honey on the socket covers. Note: the stain will not penetrate the bamboo very well, which is why I used a hair dryer on it before wiping off the excess, then sprayed it with a satin lacquer.