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With a large abundance of commercially available lighting devices, in some cases it can be very problematic to find the right one for a particular building. At the same time attractive desktop either Wall lights it is possible to make it even from elements that were not originally created for this at all. For example, from metal-plastic pipes.
Once, when installing a water supply system, I had a chance to work hard with metal-plastic pipes. Their pliability, the ability to change the geometry, while maintaining the strength parameters, surprised me well and led me to the idea of making lamps out of them. The prices for these pipes are low (30-40 rubles per meter), and most of them have their whole bays in their stash, which remained after the last repair.
Rice. 1. One of options fastening nick of metal-plastic pipe to the shelf.
Absolutely every “man in the house” is capable of making a lamp from a metal-plastic pipe - there will be absolutely no need for special qualifications and separate tools. Photo 1 shows a lamp, the base of which I machined on a lathe from an oak log. However, it is possible to use other wood for the base, giving the workpiece absolutely any shape you like. In the absence of a massive blank of the desired section, it is possible to glue it from different bars or pieces of boards.
First, in the future base, it is necessary to drill a hole, definitely exactly equal to the outer diameter of the pipe. Further, turning the workpiece over, the hole must be countersinked for flaring the pipe. Having prepared the basis, it is worth starting to create a case for an electric cartridge. It is easiest to make it on a lathe from a wooden block of the right size. Having turned the cartridge case from the outside, it is necessary to drill two holes in it: on the one hand - under the pipe, and on the back - for the electric cartridge.
Before assembling the lamp, I made small longitudinal cuts at the end of the pipe - 4-5 pieces. 2-3 mm long, trying to evenly distribute them around the circumference of the end edge. With this end, he inserted the pipe into the hole in the base and flared it. On the other end of the pipe put on the body of the electric cartridge. First, of course, inside the pipe and other parts of the lamp, you need to insert an electrical wire of the required length. After that, it only remained to attach the assembled lamp with screws to the shelf, screw the lamp in and plug it into the outlet.
Rice. 2. Wall Light.
However, there are many other simple ways fastening of such lamps. For example, it took me less than an hour to make wall variant lamp (photo 2). To make such wall element mounts I used wooden block 25-30 cm long and 40x60 mm in section. I drilled two longitudinal holes: one deaf - according to the diameter of the pipe used, and the other - through under the electrical wire. You can do without drilling by choosing on the back of the bar longitudinal grooves appropriate sizes. Having at its disposal a small lathe, this detail is easy to make chiseled. The rest of the details of this lamp are exactly the same as in the previous version. The assembled lamp is attached to the wall with two pairs of screws - one pair fixes the upper end of the bar, and the other the lower one.
Often, when soldering small circuits or individual elements, there are not enough hands to simultaneously hold the wiring or circuit element, solder, soldering iron, sometimes a flashlight or a magnifying glass, so the circuit also strives to run away somewhere when soldering. In such situations, the “Third Hand” comes to the rescue. Many make their own such devices to suit their needs.
I decided to make a similar device, not going much beyond its application. Or rather, making it universal and with an aesthetic appearance.
Video recording step by step assembly and a familiarization test.
Materials and tools
1. 2 alligator clips with insulation;
2. Details from an old compass;
3. Bottom from an aluminum can;
4. Base for stability made of plastic, wood or metal;
5. 3 flexible legs “Goose necks” 20cm each;
6. Heat shrinks 3mm and 5mm;
7. Insulating tape;
8. Hot glue;
9. Super glue.
From tools:
1. Pliers;
2. Thermal gun;
3. Lighter;
4. Scissors.
Third hand making
We will need 3 flexible gooseneck legs, 20cm each. I took them from a USB flashlight and USB fan bought in a fixed price for 60 rubles. The USB flashlight has a flexible leg 39 cm, it can be cut in half with a bite of pliers or wire cutters to get 2 by 19 cm.
The USB fan has a 23 cm leg, so let's leave it.
Now you need to choose a suitable foundation for the stability of the structure. I have a plastic case from a quartz table clock lying around, I will use it.
It is better to take something heavier, depending on your needs. I won’t hook large boards from tablets and heavy objects there, so a plastic one will do.
We make 3 holes in the base for flexible legs.
Since hot melt does not adhere well to metal, we will use electrical tape. We wrap the ends of the flexible legs with electrical tape, which will be fixed in the base. This will then allow you to fix the flexible legs well at the base.
We take 2 crocodiles and put 3 mm heat shrink on the teeth, as shown in the photo. This is so that the metal teeth do not damage the elements on the boards, the winding of the wires and do not leave marks on objects that will be fixed by crocodiles.
Glue the crocodile to the end of the flexible leg with super glue. We do not regret the glue) After the glue dries, we put on a 5 mm heat shrink (it will give a good fixation of the crocodile with a flexible leg) as shown in the photo. And we repeat the same with the second leg and the crocodile.
From the old compass we get such a contraption with a fixing bolt and nut.
Glue fixing bolt super glue inside the flexible leg (just enters there). Glue do not spare) This will be a universal leg that can be customized and applied to your needs. In my case, there will be an additional clamp for wiring or light bulbs and a clamp (where the lead is inserted) for solder wire.
The resulting flexible legs are inserted into the prepared holes on the base, glued with super glue. After the super glue dries, fix it abundantly with hot glue.
You can make 4 legs with hot glue, for better stability and preventing slipping on the surface of the table.
I thought about how to take an empty place on the base and decided to make a place for small things necessary when soldering or for push pins, paper clips, or something else.
The bottom of an aluminum can came up very well. It is necessary to cut the edges, round the corners and fix with hot glue on the base.
Can be used for cargo (for example, a hefty nut)), if I still cling large boards or heavy objects)
That's it.
In the “Third Hand” case, it proved to be not bad. Copes with the task. The circuit holds well, does not slip. In the photo, the light bulb is weak (there was no other), you can cling more powerfully. The adjustment is convenient, the hot melt glue holds the base of the legs well.
Many cling lenses and fans. He refused it. Takes up a lot of desk space when not in use.
This design And appearance allows you to leave the device on the desktop and use it for other purposes. With the help of a universal flexible leg, you can change the design and add the necessary elements (the same fan, magnifying glass, flashlight, more crocodile, diagram drawing) depending on the purpose of the application.
By the way, the remaining fan can also be used. In a couple of minutes, making it a desktop battery.
As planned, can be used for more than just soldering.
For example, to cling notes with important things for a day or a card, so as not to forget.
Even the phone holds confidently. I didn’t plan for this purpose) Nice addition)
I have no doubt that in the process of using it I will find more than one use for this device.
