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Fig. 4. Assembly of the lamp.

Fig. 2. Using a roughing gouge to turn the blank into a cylinder.

Light socket

Threaded rod

Screw the handles in place on the cream can

. 3. Parting the top of the cream can.

Glue the 1/4"-thick pieces of 1"-Dia. doweling in place on the bottom of the base

Nut and washer to fit into the 1"-Dia. x 1/4"-deep cs and over the threaded rod

outer surface of the can. After forming the two handles, attach them to the cream can with screws, before any finish is applied; this will give the copper some surface protection against oxidation.

Finishing

While the lamp is stained or painted, the cherry base should be left natural for visual contrast. Apply one coat of gloss polyurethane to the lamp, followed by two coats of satin polyurethane. Between each coat, lightly sand with 320 grit sandpaper. When the finish has dried thoroughly, refer to Fig. 4 for final assembly.

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1"-Dia. x 1/4"-thick doweling for feet

Drawing No. 1—Plan views of the lamp.

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