TABLE
Christmas 2022: a table is constructed for my brother using recycled materials found in the garage including an old metal table stand, an LED lamp and a plexiglass sheet box.
As shown above, the plexiglass protects the LED lamp from the top and provides short vertical surrounding edges to platform a switch that turns the lamp on and off.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
The plexiglass and the four arms at the top of the stand create a sandwich with the LED lamp inside. The lamp is pressed within by 8 machine bolts supplemented with washers and nuts.
ELECTRICAL
The wiring and switch are visible through the transparent plexiglass to allow for the accent color and show of the circuit.
The dangling wire also helps express the mechanical approach to the design.
The light can be used to light up the room or serve as a decorative element for a centerpiece that sits on top.
The light can be used to light up the room or serve as a decorative element for a centerpiece that sits on top.
FINISH
The finish that was applied was very light. After cleaning the old metal stand, it was spray painted matte black. The plexiglass was just cleaned with no finish applied for the carefree look.