Under-the-Sea Hawaiian Reef Lamp

Cathy Berenberg shapes fish and coral out of Hawaiian wood for her Under-the-Sea reef lamp.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-331 -- More Projects »
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Step 18
18. To wire the lamp:
  • Insert a 3/8-inch brass threaded tube through the lamp body and secure with a nut, lock washer and washer at the top and bottom.
  • Push the electrical cord through the 3/8-inch hole drilled through the mango base and then up through the lamp column leaving about three inches of extra cord at the top.
  • Slip an electrical socket over the cord and screw it onto the threaded brass tube extending from the lamp body.
  • Connect the electrical wires to the socket.
  • Add the lampshade harp.

19. Add the shade and a finial and screw in a light bulb in your Under-the-Sea Hawaiian reef lamp.



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