Readers are invited to a table lamp by the author Instructables under the nickname Polkilo, which he made do it yourself from an AK-47 toy machine and parts from Ikea products.
The master takes a toy machine:
Disassembles it - by the method of disassembly, it turns out to be completely different from its real prototype. Removes all parts except those visible from the outside.
It takes the base from a table lamp with a 12 mm pipe, adds another pipe to it, 8 mm:
Extends the barrel so that the second pipe passes through it:
Cuts off a wall that impedes the passage of the same pipe:
Makes a hole for decorative trim:
Removes traces of not very high-quality plastic molding:
By grinding it prepares the plastic for application of the primer:
Removes dust, primers, applies the 1st coat of paint:
2nd:
Dries, the paint turns a little yellow on those details that were originally painted under a tree:
Apply 3rd layer:
It dries for two days, it turns out like this:
Temporarily disconnects the lamp holder from the cord:
Glues it to the 8 mm pipe:
To make the 8-mm pipe fit into the 12-mm tight, wind the tape like duct tape, then connect the pipe:
He puts on half of the toy machine, glues it with hot glue:
It closes with the second half, glues the store, everything is ready, except for the lampshade:
Returns the cord, screws in the RGB lamp, adds a lampshade:
Homemade ready, you can use: