Industrial Style Wall Sconces

Industrial wall sconces for Escape Brewing

Hey!

I was recently commissioned by a local brewery(Escape Brewing) to design and produce some wall lighting for their new expansion. I decided to go with an industrial theme with some medieval styling cues.

This was hands down one of my personal favorite builds as it required so many disciplines: metal fabrication, woodworking, blacksmithing, and some simple electrical work.

Since I didn't want to overwhelm you all with too many images, some of the steps in the video aren't included in the images. If you are curious about the Wine barrel chandeliers I made for the same brewery or any of my other work, please feel free to check out & subscribe to my DIY YouTube channel ZH Fabrications.

Thank you!
Zack

Cutting the Frame

The first step was to cut out the frame. The frame is made of 1"x1"x1/8" angle iron.
I used a DeWalt cold saw for this. I truly believe this to be the most deafening tool one can own!

Welding the Frame

With the pieces for the frame cut, the next step was to weld the frame together. I'm using a Lincoln 140C MIG welder.

De-burring the Socket Housings

After cutting out some 2x3 square tubing(Cold saw again), I'm de-burring the holes I drilled which will later accept the bulb.

Constructing the Panel

The next step was to cut out the panel, which will set inside the frame. I'm cutting a piece of 2x12 Southern Yellow Pine.

Chamfering the Edges

With the panels cut, I'm chamfering the edges so there will be a visible & rustic joint when the panels are glued together--without this the panel would resemble laminated plywood.

Fire!

I also torched the chamfer to heighten the contrast once the piece is assembled and stained.

Mock-up

With the panel glued up, and routed for the socket frame--this is the mockup assembly.

I used a DeWalt plunge router on the panel to accept the socket frame

Staining & Finishing

I stained the panels using a dark walnut gel stain in the chamfers and a slightly lighter gel stain (Candelight) for the entire panel. Here I'm spraying a water based polyurethane clear coat.

Final Mock-up

Getting closer, this is the final mock-up with the blackened metal patina, and stained & clear coated panels.

Forging Nails

For the final medieval touch, I really wanted to use some hand forged nails--so I made a bunch of them! This was a lot of work, but it was also a fun process, and beating red hot steel always makes you feel awesome.