Make a steampunk industrial lamp super cheap!

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[@jerrypierce7116]

Thank you for the build video. Was fun to watch and informative. I am building these myself for friends/family. They are a ton of fun to do and you can customize them for everyone. The ones I am building are USB powered; just using the 5vdc supply from any charger or PC. My biggest concern when I have done these with 120v wiring is shorts. Whether it be at your splice or your bulb connection - if something were to short to the actual pipe, that could be VERY dangerous. I don't wish to scare anyone away from building a fixture like this, only because they are so unique. But, use a grounded plug and then attach that ground to your fixture Easy enough to do inside the tubes where it will not be seen. This one step will make things much safer for a home environment.

[@GearheadDaily]

Yep, easy to do. Thanks for watching :)

[@tarias1313]

That is awsome! Nice! Thanks for explaining everything in details. Others just explain the piping part but not the electrical part.

[@GearheadDaily]

You bet, thanks for watching :)

[@ronbunker5778]

I like the way youve done this!

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! :)

[@henrykiser8880]

You can check for proper polarity from the plug to the wire connection at the socket with a continuity meter setting. . The hot wire should go to the center tip of the bulbsocket. This is a safety measure when people screw in a new bulb. I enjoyed the video.

[@GearheadDaily]

thanks!

[@jaykay67design]

I like your helpful explanations - great video and cool result.

[@GearheadDaily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garys4912]

That’s an awesome lamp! I would apply long setting epoxy to the pipe threads as I built it and complete the base first and let it cure, this way you can hand tighten and you won’t need a pipe wrench to nick or scratch the pipe. I would also use a rubber grommet where the wire enters the pipe. Awesome build, thanks for sharing!

[@GearheadDaily]

Mine is still going strong!

[@crooker2]

This is cool. I want to build a few of these and add smart bulbs so I can voice command my lights on and off. :)

[@GearheadDaily]

That would be cool

[@notny411]

Dude, that is a dandy beard! I would recommend putting both sets of wire through the same side at 16:30 until you have it completely screwed on, then pull one of the two sets of wires thru the other side - then they won't twist inside the pipe while you screw it on. Thanks for making the vid!

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! Good thought, I'll see if that works on my next one :)

[@markharnitchek2009]

nicely done ... thanks.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks for watching!

[@jordanwhiteflower8125]

your video is awesome you really explain it in details i love it.thanks a lot.

[@GearheadDaily]

Glad you liked it :)

[@kittycat1302]

I see that most of these comments are a year old, but I did want to say that I liked what you made and I really want to make one. I want to make mine a single scone that can mount on the wall. I’m not sure how to do that but I’m probably gonna try to figure it out. If someone does see this, I’d appreciate any tips such as video that shows how to make a single sconce industrial lamp or something like that. Have a great day everyone!

[@WarriorPoet01]

Great video! Would have preferred a detailed look at you splicing/attaching wires. I’m not big into playing with electricity - and that’d be the most critical part of the build, it seems.

[@GearheadDaily]

Its really not bad, just make sure to use heat shrink tube or spiral nuts on the ends and you should be good. I prefer the solder and shrink tube method.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

What types of pipes did you use? Like steel nipple, reducing coupling, etc.

[@BlackRaven045]

Great tutorial but what about the earth, you bought a earth cable but didn't earth the frame! The light fitting contacts look pretty exposed and could potentially come into contact with the frame making the whole thing live!

[@GearheadDaily]

Fair enough, good thing it doesn't get jostled around too much.

[@crooker2]

How do you tighten the pipes up after the install? Seems like you might want to put some blue or red loctite into the threads while you're building it to ensure tightness. Don't want it to sag over time.

[@GearheadDaily]

I've had mine from day one, black pipe doesn't bend and it doesn't get moved so a simple pipe wrench and maybe half a turn is all you really need.

[@taylorleger2678]

Hand tight depending on your grip is plenty for something like this its just a lamp,not a plumbing application,but if you want to tighten the fittings and pipe more,a rubber strap wrench or a simple pipe wrench will do,the pipe wrench will leave teeth marks though,so if thats something you want to avoid,go with the rubber strap wrench

[@gooddaymate1171]

Do you have a layout of all the pipe and connector sizes that we could follow to build our own?

[@GearheadDaily]

no just watch the video

[@Philmastro1]

You look exactly what I picture 90% of Reddit looking like. (Coming from a bearded flannel wearing redditor myself). Great demo.

[@GearheadDaily]

*shrug* ok then, i've had a beard for over 20 years. I suppose people just caught up to me :D

[@oldarkie3880]

I prefer to use sockets that have a 1/8 IPS thread with 1/8 to 1/2 reducer instead of glue. My way can be disassembled. Also use Wago connectors.

[@fredknapp2177]

I like that idea, seems more durable too... can add more comment on how to find this item, you said 1/8 to 1/2 reducer but he was using 3/4 pipe, any more info greatly appreciated

[@MrFOTOMAN1]

You didn't show how your wired at the base of the lamp. Did you combine the wires from each of the 2 lights and then connect to the cord ?

[@GearheadDaily]

Yes, essentially.

[@Amerikrainian]

3:41 You said it's a reducer. It's a bushing. But anyway, it has 3/4" outside diameter. But what's the inside diameter on the other side, where you inserted the light socket? Thanks.

[@emans3490]

Where do u buy black pipe?I can't find them

[@GearheadDaily]

any hardware store... menards/HD.. etc

[@Doze320]

A parts list would be helpful.

[@taylorleger2678]

9 elbows 4 tees 1 coupling Pipe-youll have to choose lenghts for yourself Two bulb cages Two 3/4 to i believe 3/8 adapter bushings Two lamp sockets One lamp cord/with switch on it Thats the best i can do from looking at the video,hope it helps

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Gotta ride the lightning.

[@JK-dk8ec]

Do you have a list of the parts?

[@GearheadDaily]

No sorry, this was a long time ago

[@acerockollaa]

What was the cost of all of those parts?

[@GearheadDaily]

$65

[@annanjj4eva]

Where do I get that long white cable what kind of cable is that

[@GearheadDaily]

standard wire found at any home store

[@annanjj4eva]

Thank you so much :) so you connect all 4 pieces of the standard wire to the on and off switch black cable ? Sorry to bother you my first time trying this

[@GearheadDaily]

@@annanjj4eva Yes, white to white black to black. that's all you need

[@annanjj4eva]

Thank you so much

[@annanjj4eva]

Gear head you’re gonna think I’m the most annoyingest human on the face of the planet but just know you open a whole new can of worms for me and it’s sooo cool would you please sir please post the name and size of all these parts I’m going to home depot to pick them up so it would make it so much easier I been trying to screen shots parts of the video but a lot of the parts I can’t make out the size lol I’m so sorry if you can’t it’s okay but if you can awesome

[@RippSnortin]

You must have a very cool wife to let you do that on the kitchen counter. Tried rebuilding my motorcycle trans like that once. Didn't go well.

[@GearheadDaily]

It was for her, so she has to put up with me! LOL

[@mykytajex2248]

At 3:55, you having a bit of an AvE moment there?

[@GearheadDaily]

LOL, probably. I am a big fan of his.

[@Marc-nz1dd]

You are wrong about the polarity not mattering. If there were a short and the polarity is reversed you could get electrocuted. Also if wired wrong the large ground collar would be hot. Not the small piece out of reach.

[@Chaucer89]

Anyone build this that has a parts list? I’m trying to avoid making several trips or spending more than I need to. I’m hoping to get less pushback from my wife lol

[@GearheadDaily]

Maybe just watch the vid? ;)

[@eml5086]

It was cheap to make when Trump was president. Not now.

[@GearheadDaily]

Sadly, I can't help you there.

[@hionmaiden663]

If the lamps are LED's the polarity does matter, LEDs' are Diodes and will only work when the polarity is the correct way round i.e. + to +, and - to -. They are also DC, a bridge rectifier and a small power switching circuit will be in the base of the lamp.

[@GearheadDaily]

Neat story, but i showed standard incandescent bulbs... Again, neat story.

[@taylorleger2678]

Actually, i build lamps,have for 10 years now,polarity will not effect the led bulbs,neat story though like he said

[@GearheadDaily]

@@taylorleger2678 LOL Thanks for the info. I get a lot of people who like to criticize.

[@taylorleger2678]

@@GearheadDaily no problem! Ive just never had any issues personally with polarity effecting led bulbs on lamps ive built,dont let them bother you man ,i like it👍

[@GearheadDaily]

@@taylorleger2678 That's what i figured, but wasn't worth getting into an internet pissing contest LOL thanks :)

[@davidl2281]

Did you put some kind of a strain relief where you drilled a hole for the wires? I skipped through a lot of the video, looks like it's got heat shrink tube on wires, but I would put something in the hole, rubber grommet or silicone.

[@GearheadDaily]

You can, but honestly it's not that big of a deal since it's... Ya know... A lamp