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bumpy
16-04-2016, 12:00
I love the warm glow of valve amps, but my current amp fails to impress in that area.

So on a wet winters day I made this little table lamp. Total cost is under a tenner and the antique bulbs can be bought in a variety of shapes and sizes. It works perfectly when listening late at night in a darked room.

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Marco
16-04-2016, 12:02
Love it, Chris. That's rather cool! :cool:

Are you taking orders? ;)

Marco.
HackneyRF
16-04-2016, 12:06
I like that too. Pretty cool.
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 12:12
Like that Chris. I can buy those bulbs local for not much compared to other shops I've seen. I saw these a while back, way to expensive, but gave me many ideas. Just need to find the time now to make some up.

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/uniques/product/bespoke-jam-jar-table-lamp
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/uniques/product/contemporary-jam-jar-lamp
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/uniques/product/bespoke-professionals-edison-desk-lamp
bumpy
16-04-2016, 12:15
Like that Chris. I can buy those bulbs local for not much compared to other shops I've seen. I saw these a while back, way to expensive, but gave me many ideas. Just need to find the time now to make some up.

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/uniques/product/bespoke-jam-jar-table-lamp
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/uniques/product/contemporary-jam-jar-lamp
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/uniques/product/bespoke-professionals-edison-desk-lamp

I think the bulb I used was about £6 at Wilkinsons
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 12:20
I think the bulb I used was about £6 at Wilkinsons
Similar price here. £4.50- £8..50 depending on size and type.
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 12:26
http://www.therange.co.uk/antique-lamp-squirrel-cage-filament-heavy-duty-bulb-60w-bc//the-range/fcp-product/109327
http://www.therange.co.uk/antique-lamp-tube-diamond-filament-heavy-duty-bulb-40w-bc//the-range/fcp-product/109330
http://www.therange.co.uk/antique-lamp-z-filament-heavy-duty-bulb-60w-gls-bc//the-range/fcp-product/109328
http://www.therange.co.uk/antique-lamp-tube-diamond-filament-heavy-duty-bulb-40w-es//the-range/fcp-product/109331
http://www.therange.co.uk/antique-lamp-candle-z-filament-heavy-duty-bulb-40w-bc//the-range/fcp-product/109333
bumpy
16-04-2016, 12:29
I chose the wooden box to match some of my existing kit, but any dead hi fi component could be modified.
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 12:35
:thumbsup:
We are thinking along the same lines Chris. I want to match my kit, so same wood etc to match.
RichB
16-04-2016, 14:03
You taking orders Dave? I'll have one.
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 14:07
Not enough hours in the day for me at the 'mo' Rich. Maybe in a few Months......
RichB
16-04-2016, 14:14
Not enough hours in the day for me at the 'mo' Rich. Maybe in a few Months......

Yeah I know the feeling mate. Run ragged myself on the work front
struth
16-04-2016, 14:16
Might make one sometime... Shouldnt be too difficult... Box would be the hardest bit tbh
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 14:17
I was given a nice work gift the other day ,will e-mail you a few pics Rich.
bumpy
16-04-2016, 14:27
Might make one sometime... Shouldnt be too difficult... Box would be the hardest bit tbh

A wooden box makes it that bit easier. A hole in the top to take the bulb, a Wickes batten holder mounted inside and a hole for the cable.
RichB
16-04-2016, 14:30
I was given a nice work gift the other day ,will e-mail you a few pics Rich.

:popcorn:
struth
16-04-2016, 14:32
A wooden box makes it that bit easier. A hole in the top to take the bulb, a Wickes batten holder mounted inside and a hole for the cable.

Ive ordered a laquered box to start... Ivee got bulbs and dimmers etc earmarked somewhere..had this idea a while ago but malaise got the better of me lol
jollyfix
16-04-2016, 14:47
:popcorn:
sent, sorry for the thread drift Chris....
struth
16-04-2016, 23:12
Ive ordered a laquered box to start... Ivee got bulbs and dimmers etc earmarked somewhere..had this idea a while ago but malaise got the better of me lol

Ive priced the one I was gong to make...lol... yes it may take some time to buy all the bits, but it should turn out to be a corker.:D Still the plans are the there still and the parts are available. It may even make music
danilo
17-04-2016, 17:01
There is also Nelson Pass' de Lite amp.. reportedly equal or better sounding than a 300b type amp, by those who have built a copy..
Lights AND an Amplifier.
Best of both worlds?
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jollyfix
17-04-2016, 17:15
I think Rob ( Puffin) made something similar.
southall-1998
17-04-2016, 18:04
Looks nice. Wouldn't mind having one in the bedroom.

S.
rdpx
17-04-2016, 18:09
Looks nice. Wouldn't mind having one in the bedroom.

S.

As the bishop said to the actress.
bumpy
21-11-2016, 22:17
Well the need to upgrade has hit me. The lamp has had lots of admiring looks, but in a darkened room is all a bit bright.

So my idea is to use an old valve, where the heaters are still intact, instead of the light bulb. I guess the tungsten heated valves would work best, being brighter.

Can anyone recommend a valve that looks the part and would do the job.