New 3D Lamp Standard...

I have now got to stage where I can start putting all the pieces of the lamp together, it’s nice when an idea become a reality, after all the time I’ve spent on this project.
6 pieces makes for a tight fit.

I made it with four lengths of tube 215 mm high, I started with the tube width at 102 mm but soon realised that it didn’t need to be that large, so I reduced it in size by 45% in the slicer but kept it the original height of 1 Metre.

The whole idea was a sound one but reducing it became a pain in the ass and made getting all the pieces to join together a bit more difficult, but I got there in the end, and saved a load of time and filament.

I plan on sticking the four tube sections together and then fixing the tube section to the base which is already cemented in place, the pieces fit firmly and gluing them together will save having to secure them with a couple of screws.
screws to secure to the cement pipe with power cable in it.

The next stage will be to join everything up together and see how she looks, I’ve even got a name for my new light, “ 3D Wilson ” I will be Friggin disappointed if it doesn’t illuminate the garden and driveway properly.
I’ll add in a photo here later when I get it assembled and up working... Phew..

Wow, can't wait to see the final thing! The prints look really great. Super well designed and clean!

Well I managed to get the light into position and working just in time to do the job it was intended to do, overall I don’t reckon it looks half bad..

This was by far my longest project, all the print times were over 24 hours duration and the printer didn’t even break a sweat...

I could have bought another standard light, but where’s the fun in that, and I reckon it’s the county’s first working 1 metre high 3D garden light...
It’s switched on by Photo electrical sensor switch so there’s no need to ever go near it..


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Nicely done project. Congratulations!

Are you going to make another for across the drive as well?

Will the environment stain the plastic?

The Hat said:

I don’t reckon it looks half bad..

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I spoke with Mrs. The Hat about getting you an eye exam appointment.

stratman said:

Are you going to make another for across the drive as well?
I spoke with Mrs. The Hat about getting you an eye exam appointment.

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I reckon it’s you my friend that needs the eye test, there is Feckin one on the other side already, visible in both Photos...

The Hat said:

there is Feckin one on the other side already

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The other white lamp across the driveway looks factory made and does not match your homemade lamp.

If you are talking that your other light is that gammy wooden-looking stake with a black globe... then you're not the full shilling.

stratman said:

your other light is that gammy wooden-looking stake with a black globe... then you're not the full shilling.

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It’s called a fence post in this part of the world...

It's called ugly everywhere else in the world. Straighten it up, for feck's sake.

The mismatched lamps do not bother The Mrs?

LOL, you two!!!

That's a pretty awesome use of your printer! It will be interesting to see how it fairs in the weather over time.

This video on the topic is interesting!

Nifty said:

This video on the topic is interesting!

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Informative video. I like the gold color change but the other changes were as I suspected - discoloration and weakening. Eventually there will be filament at a reasonable cost designed to withstand a range of environmental conditions.