yuppicide Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 I wonder if there is a cheap place to get the Atari logo printed on fabric? I found someone who makes custom lamp shades.. she sells them for $18 or $19 each. I messaged and ask if she can do custom ones for me. Not sure what I'd provide her.. printed fabric? logo she can print and cutout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Small update: My friend has my money and is going to pick up primer and paint tomorrow. He will measure the lamp shade so we can shop around for correct size and price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hmmm $100. I'm doing one of my own since we have a good size shop and everything needed to do the project. Since i get a great deal on material and supplies, if i were to go in business, i could build them for only $50 but i'm not sure if i want to hang out in the shop everyday even tho I'm disabled and don't have much to do anyway. I'm definitely doing one for myself. Maybe two. I already have the shade i need and the printouts pre set in Power Point. Would like to see yours when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Well, mine is not just for materials and supplies. It's for time also. Otherwise, yes, just materials and supplies are cheaper. You gotta figure a lot of work goes into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Well, mine is not just for materials and supplies. It's for time also. Otherwise, yes, just materials and supplies are cheaper. You gotta figure a lot of work goes into this. Sure i don't doubt it but hen again, it's all in what you think your time is worth. I know, as far as materials go, i can d it for around $30. Even at $50, i'd still make $20 a piece but i'm only interested in doing a couple. The shades and electrical is free for me. Only thing i might have to pay for is the paint. The mdf may be free too depending on my source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 It's not my time. I have a friend doing this for me. It's not just a quick job though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It's not my time. I have a friend doing this for me. It's not just a quick job though. No....I'm still getting everything together myself. probably won't be done till summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 In fact I have no woodworking skills what so ever. I actually hate the feel of wood and sandpaper and the noise it makes! Horror! I made a cutting board in 7th grade or so.. it was shaped like a fish. I cut the tail too small and if you used it as a cutting board it would have broke off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frotz Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Are you sure the pillar needs to be so tall? I'm looking at a table lamp right here and the bottom edge of the shade is even with the top of the pillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) In fact I have no woodworking skills what so ever. I actually hate the feel of wood and sandpaper and the noise it makes! Horror! I made a cutting board in 7th grade or so.. it was shaped like a fish. I cut the tail too small and if you used it as a cutting board it would have broke off. Yeah, i hate the sawdust and the smell some woods give off. I've noticed how my hands smell when handling certain woods. Geez. Edited February 24, 2009 by VideoFever1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yes, with the shade attached it will make the joystick look right. Are you sure the pillar needs to be so tall? I'm looking at a table lamp right here and the bottom edge of the shade is even with the top of the pillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Small update: My friend picked up the rest of the materials today. Here's the lampshade the fits properly from Lowe's: http://tinyurl.com/cd76f7 It's only $12 bucks. My friend brought the lamp into the store and put the shade on top and says it looks the right proportion. Staples carried the foam board that the instructables said to use for the orange indexes around the raised ring. He tried it and didn't think it looked right. He's got a few ideas to try out and which ever one looks right is what will be used. Once I get those get worked out it will be a matter of finishing and assembly so it should be done in a few more days. Depends on how fast the paints dry.How many depends on how fast the paints dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisaperfectdayelise Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'll give you right arm for a trade I would love one!...or two for a well-balanced living room.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 how much? It would make a great gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Small Update: My friend shot the last coat of the last color of paint onto the lamp base today. This is taking a bit longer as the thing uses 6 different colors of paint and each color takes at least 48 hours to dry. Without any complications, the lamp should be assembled Thursday and it should be done by Friday. The assembly requires more glues and such so they have to cure as well. Should have a photo (minus shade) shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Lamp is done, except for the shade: Picture isn't the greatest. I'll have a better picture as soon as I can pick up a shade and get it finished. Here's some ideas I had about a shade.. maybe I can find a shade similar to the one recommended in the same size, but in black. What about if I could paint the fuji logo on one side of the shade, but on the other side actually cut it out.. that side of the shade you'd put against the wall and it would hopefully project a fuji logo on your wall? Or maybe something that goes on top of the shade to project the logo on the ceiling? Would a normal bulb even be powerful enough to shoot the logo on the ceiling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Okay, now for a giant TRON joystick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaderlover Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) That is awesome! That is friggin' amazing. Everyone should have room in their homes for one or two of those lamps! Edited March 6, 2009 by vaderlover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Lamp is done, except for the shade:Picture isn't the greatest. I'll have a better picture as soon as I can pick up a shade and get it finished. Here's some ideas I had about a shade.. maybe I can find a shade similar to the one recommended in the same size, but in black. What about if I could paint the fuji logo on one side of the shade, but on the other side actually cut it out.. that side of the shade you'd put against the wall and it would hopefully project a fuji logo on your wall? Or maybe something that goes on top of the shade to project the logo on the ceiling? Would a normal bulb even be powerful enough to shoot the logo on the ceiling? I have the shade and the electrical hardware. What material did you use, MDF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Is that a dirty girls best friend? LOL. Anyway, I should mention that picture wasn't my camera. My Girlfriend's camera can probably take better pictures, and I'll have them in full resolution rather than the small res my friend gave me. So once I figure out a shade I'll do a better picture in my living room. Edited March 6, 2009 by yuppicide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Is that a dirty girls best friend? LOL. Anyway, I should mention that picture wasn't my camera. My Girlfriend's camera can probably take better pictures, and I'll have them in full resolution rather than the small res my friend gave me. So once I figure out a shade I'll do a better picture in my living room. Oh your real funny. It stands for Medium-density fibreboard. Anyone who works with wood would know that. It happens to be the same material Sam used on the real lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 No.. I know what MDF is. I used to work for Home Depot almost 5 years. Anyway, I was making a dirty joke at the joystick.. with a little lube on the shaft, well you use your imagination. I met someone who makes custom soap in all sorts of shapes. If I can get an Atari 2600 soap I probably would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 No.. I know what MDF is. I used to work for Home Depot almost 5 years. Anyway, I was making a dirty joke at the joystick.. with a little lube on the shaft, well you use your imagination. I met someone who makes custom soap in all sorts of shapes. If I can get an Atari 2600 soap I probably would. Ohhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Wonder how this lamp shade would look on my lamp? I am thinking if I can remove that middle black bar on two sides and put the Atari fuji logo on those two sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 It's already Fuji-shaped, so that seems like a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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