Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 6 minutes ago

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I have so much scrap offcuts steel that I keep and hope I get a chance to use it on a project. Well time has come for some of it. After watching Dave Gagne bust out a awesome lamp from bicycle sprockets I though I would do something similar and make a three tonne lamp from scrap steel! Sorry the video is a bit flashy due to the welding, just put your shades on and you should be fine.

Dave's Video Link (Elm City Vintage):
youtube.com/watch?v=2FIayjjy-hA
Dave even shows how to fix holes in your gloves in his video; pretty cool tip! If you watch Dave's video, there is Bonus Jimmy Diresta footage at the end!

Project details;
Scrap steel various thickness and sizes etc.
Wood - yep - I think Cedar.
Wood finished in Bees Wax
Steel finished in Gloss Acrylic
Welder - MIG using FLUX Core Wire. No Argon Gas meaning no shroud required on nozzle.
Electrics are from a store bought lamp.

Thank you for taking the time to watch. If you have any questions or would like to comment, feel free.

If you would like to help me you can contribute at the link below :) patreon.com/FormeIndustrious

Regards

Scott