How to Make a Sushi Lamp

Hello everyone! This is my first how-to video about woodworking. It is a lamps series that I made for a sushi restaurant. Basically I've used pine wood and water-based lacquer to finishing. Now, we will see step by step how to make this lamp.

So let's get started!

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Thicknessing and First Cuts

I will not deny that it is a project that requires a lot of work time, but the end result is quite nice. Especially if you're a sushi lover you can decorate your home with these Japanese sticks lamps.

For begin I have thickened pine timbers and then planing by hand (50 mm x 200 mm).
Then cut timbers for 50 mm x 20 mm).
After make cuts for 20 mm x 20 mm).
Use the cross-cut sled to cut the large that you wish.

Tappered Cuts

For this step I used a multi function jig for tappered cuts, along with a piece of plywood to copy the cuts on.

The cuts is of 5 mm on each side edge. Then I marked the logo of the restaurant with a laser machine.

Before starting to the lamp assembly we need to sanding the sticks. For this I used sandpaper of 120, 240, 320, 400 and 600 grit.

Assembly and Finishing

Make two holes on the piece of the center.jpg

Apply glue in the hole to place the lamp spring..jpg

For finishing I've used water-based lacquer with a couple of tablespoons of honey bee to give it a tone similar to bamboo.jpg

Measure of the sticks: 800 mm long / Tilt 20 degrees.

For assembly you will need a template to get the degrees tilt that you prefer.

To align the sticks you can help yourself with a carpenter square and repeat the process with all sticks

When the lamp is ready and dry, find and mark the center.

Cut the center timber, drill it on the extremes, glued and screwed on the center. For this, you will need find the center from of vertices.

At first look, the installation may seem complex, but it isn't. Check out the how-to video for more details.

To paint I've used water-based lacquer and a couple of tablespoons of honey bee to give a similar tone at bamboo.

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