How to make a wooden standard lamp

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Like an original lamp with a natural, robust but industrial look and feel. This standard lamp, made from an oak branch, is a real eyecatcher in your room. Admiring looks guaranteed.

Step 1: You can buy a ready-use oak branch or you can just look for one outside. In that case, make sure the underside of your branch is thick and solid.
Tip
If you look for a branch outside, do make sure you give it a chance to dry out properly before starting.
Step 2: Once the branch has dried out, remove the bark. Carefully sand down rough areas with a multi-sander.
Step 3: Saw the MDF sheet to size with the circular saw.
Step 4: Measure and mark the midpoint of the square. Use a 6 mm bit to drill a hole, then enlarge the first couple of millimetres using a 10 mm bit.
Step 5: Apply the black varnish to the square sheet and leave to dry.
Step 6: Clamp the branch to your workbench and drill the underside of the branch using a 6 mm bit.
Step 7: Screw the wooden foot to the branch and set it upright.
Step 8: Drill a hole in the branch and thread the lamp cord through.
Step 9: Connect the lamp and carefully twist the cord around the branch as you’d like it. Switch on the lamp and admire your work!