New Hobby
I just started a new hobby, and I’m super stoked. I got a Dremel for Christmas (well, two actually, but one turned into the wicked-awesome anime series Samurai 7) so I’ve been looking for projects to use it on. When I found out I could use it to cut through copper pipe I decided to make a steampunk desk lamp. Halfway through that I was inspired to sketch several other designs that I can’t wait to tackle. I’m already moving on to the new ideas from the half-finished desk lamp because I’m stalled looking for the perfect piece in one section and these new designs are less lamp and more art, made primarily with wood, copper, brass, and various electronic guts. I have a few more ideas in my head that incorporate over-sized clockwork gears, but those are on the backburner.
I actually have a bit of a history piecing together lamps. You may remember my Mad Scientist Laboratory Lamp I created last year… or you may not. I’ve also rewired several of Kathryn’s lamps and I once created a rather large arch of sparks in the Print Maker’s warehouse when I crossed a couple of wires working on an extension cord draped through the rafters. Good times.
PS
Things should be just about back to normal here - the inter-tubes have been re-aligned. Thanks for sticking with me through the nonsense.
Comments
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/02/steampunk_mouse_looks_hot_to_o.php
Posted by: Kelly Kelly | February 5, 2009 07:51 AM
If you add sodder to your copper pipes you could call yourself a plumber.
Posted by: lawless john | February 5, 2009 07:40 PM
Thanks a bunch for the info. It was very helpful and enjoyable to read.
Posted by: rc pilot | January 11, 2011 01:22 PM