Floor/wall lamp/end table project
Hope everyone is doing well. I’m managing by burying myself in projects and cooking.
I realized that I had most of the materials to complete my floor/wall lamp/end table in the living room. I had been holding out for some smaller block and tackle but finally gave up on that and decided to use what I had scavenged from Melody’s stash of antiques sitting in her 1940s quonset hut.
I’ll skip the process and get to the final results. Made from driftwood and mostly scavenged items found in nautical junk yards, it is attached to the floor and wall with various length screws. It will not be something that gets moved to another site.
Below view shows the rigging detail; the switch is hanging from the coiled line.
I would like to have the light a little higher but this works just fine.
Next project below. $10 gift certificate if you can figure out its intended use.
Stay safe out there. Up here the weather is perfect for isolation and gaining weight.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
You are more than a Jack of all trades Troy!!! These are impressive accomplishments. I think I need to hire you to make another bird playground for my tweethearts!