Logs to Lamps - Birch Log “Birch Please” Decor Lamp

I created a Birch lamp from a Birch log which was sourced EcoFriendly, and used a donated lamp for the electrical materials. This was a fairly quick project that took 4 hours and a majority of that time was spent drilling due to the Birch not being fully dried.

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In this video, Michael, the Barn DIY Guy, demonstrates how to transform a birch log into a lamp using electrical components salvaged from an old, donated lamp.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

• Gathering Materials (0:08-1:02): Michael acquired four unwanted lamps through Facebook Marketplace, intending to repurpose their electrical parts. He chose a birch log for this project, following a previous successful lamp creation from a manzanita log.
• Disassembling the Old Lamp (1:49-4:37): Michael systematically disassembles an old lamp, carefully collecting all reusable components like the lock ring, nuts, screws, socket protector, wires, cord, canopy, rod, weight, threaded rods, washers, and switch.
• Preparing the Birch Log (4:46-7:21): He marks the top, front, and bottom of the birch log, ensuring it will stand upright at a 90-degree angle by cutting both ends clean.
• Drilling the Log (8:11-12:00): Michael uses blue tape to mark the center for drilling a straight hole down the log. He drills from both ends, aiming for the holes to meet in the middle. He also drills a hole on the backside of the bottom to allow the wires to exit.
• Assembling the Lamp (12:26-17:45): The wires are pulled through the drilled holes. He then attaches the threaded rod and the socket protector to the top of the log, securing them with wood glue. Finally, he wires the hot and neutral wires to the socket and integrates the switch.
• Finishing Touches (17:48-18:44): Michael applies wood putty to the wire exit hole at the back and allows all glued parts to dry before demonstrating the completed lamp.