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The Kumiko lamp is finally finished. It took the longest time to wait for the arrival of the power cable, light and light socket (e14). I like it so much that I will probably make it again for myself, haha.

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[–] Papercrane@feddit.de 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

How big is this? I need something like a fruit or a cat for scale. Btw it looks very nice, love the style

[–] Pantoffel@feddit.de 8 points 2 years ago

One little square is about 1x1cm. The whole thing measures about 12x12x35cm.

[–] cygnus@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

I'm also very confused by the scale. Looks about 8" tall maybe?

[–] ParsnipWitch@feddit.de 7 points 2 years ago

This is amazing, I'd like one too please!

The anxiety I feel when I see some people already having Christmas presents ready is immense.

[–] Pantoffel@feddit.de 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I uploaded five pictures in total, but somehow they don't load for me. Can you see them? I also cannot edit the post details.

Anyways, here they are again:

[–] Pantoffel@feddit.de 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

And some progress pics

My jig:

[–] jadero@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What the hell are those clamps? Did you make them yourself? I've never seen anything like them. I probably won't buy or build them, but they do look cool!

[–] Pantoffel@feddit.de 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Those are Hatagane, japanese bar clamps. I use them for such small things where regular clamps would be too bulky and too heavy.

[–] jadero@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

They are beautiful in themselves, with a kind of delicacy of form. I've tracked down places to purchase them. They're not as expensive as I imagined, so I've added them to my Xmas and birthday lists. :)

Thanks.

[–] shepherd@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Incredible results, and I really love seeing the progress pictures! Thank you for sharing!

Is there any advice you would give to someone following your footsteps here?

[–] Pantoffel@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks :) I briefly mentioned this in another comment: Measure thrice and plan in some slack. I measured thrice but didn't plan in slack. Thus the frames where the littlest too large to fit into their places (~0.5mm) When forced in, the joints of the frame jumped open a little bit.

[–] DogMom@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

I see all 5 pics. That is gorgeous.

[–] drekly@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Wow that's beautiful!

[–] BlindedSquid@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

Really impressive work! Looks clean and sturdy.

[–] riesendulli@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

Super cozy. Would love to have one in the living room

[–] echo_w@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Wow this is beautiful. It looks amazing. Nicely done!

[–] snaptastic@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What’s the name for that type of long lightbulb?

[–] mayo@lemmy.today 2 points 2 years ago

You can find them by looking for 'edison' bulbs. Any of those distinct visible coil bulbs are edison, vintage look.