Using a scraper cleanup the first two rings. Note: do NOT touch the outer row of segments with the scraper.

 

Clean up the outer first to rows of segments only.

 

Run a lamp rod through top ring and MDF. Lock with 2 nuts, one on each side. This will support the project while turning and gluing on additional segments.

 

Clean up the outside, a steady rest is used to clean up the inside to the outer row of segments only
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Using the steady rest, power sand the inside.

 
Continue building the project. Note: tailstock adapter and MDF being used to clamp a row of segments.

 
There are now 14 rows glued together at this point of the project.

 
Lamp glue up is now almost completed.

 
Lamp will now be turned and sanded on the inside to the last row of segments.

 
Tailstock adapter and MDF cone used to true up the outside on the Oneway 1018 lathe.

 
Base has been glued onto the bottom of the Lamp project. Tailstock is used to clamp the base

 

Bottom marked to core out the base, stead rest being used

 

Bottom cut through ready for removal.

 

Inside being cored with the Lyle Jamieson hollowing tool with the tear drop cutter.

 

Tailstock adapter, MDF and steady rest are used.

 
Turn the top down to shape, sand and finish.

 
Part the remaining top down to the lamp rod. Care must be used for the final cut at the lamp rod.

 
Finished Product

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