CDNCruiser 14 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have an extra Mickey lamp built and will be bringing it with me to the Fort in December. We'll be there from Nov 30th to Dec 14th.If you are going to be there at the same time and you would like to buy one rather than build one, please send me a PM and we'll work out the details.It's a 12" globe with 6" ears, the ears are lit as well and it's complete with a post and a solid base.It looks just like this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bord1niowa......Curt 79 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fsmith11653 1 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I know this was last year, but do you ever build them to sell at other timesThank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I would be willing to build one for some one. However they are not cheap to build, not sure, but must be close to 75-100 dollars in one in materials. fsmith11653 and Katman1356...Jason 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I would be willing to build one for some one. However they are not cheap to build, not sure, but must be close to 75-100 dollars in one in materials.You can go a little bit less than that if you use PVC for the post instead of a metal lamp post. I think my materials ran about $50. Also instead of an Umbrella base, I used a PVC toilet flange on the bottom and stake that into the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fsmith11653 1 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Big TomI am definitely interested I am not proficient on this site. Please pm me. Admin note: Please for your safety do not post your email address on the forums. We don't want someone to steal your email address and use it for evil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pool guy Mickey 8 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I just built a second one for the house and I use PVC as the base. Mine cost me $60 for the globes and base. The hole saw is the expensive part of the build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I just built a second one for the house and I use PVC as the base. Mine cost me $60 for the globes and base. The hole saw is the expensive part of the build.Oh, I didn't use a hole saw. I used a small drill bit to drill holes at various points around the circle(s), then used a Dremel which I already had to finish it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CDNCruiser 14 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 A hole saw is the way to go . . . but yes, they do cost $20 - $30. Good news - you only have to buy it once. When you use the hole saw, keep it flat to the surface of the globe and keep it moving at all times. Use light pressure, don't press too hard. I have found that it melts it's way through as much as it cuts it's way through. Just rub around the edges with a file or sandpaper to remove any beads of melted acrylic and you're ready to glue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 A hole saw is the way to go . . . but yes, they do cost $20 - $30. Good news - you only have to buy it once. When you use the hole saw, keep it flat to the surface of the globe and keep it moving at all times. Use light pressure, don't press too hard. I have found that it melts it's way through as much as it cuts it's way through. Just rub around the edges with a file or sandpaper to remove any beads of melted acrylic and you're ready to glue!If you have a Harbor Freight nearby, they have inexpensive hole saw sets. They aren't the greatest if you were to use them everyday, but for an occasional hole they work great. Check out local thrift stores for old lamps to salvage fixtures from also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pool guy Mickey 8 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I had to get started for next years Christmas display. We are adding the Fab Five to the yard next year as trees. The globes are going on top for Mickey and Minnie. The others I will be forming chicken wire and wrapping in colored garland and of course decorating with proper colors for each character. Ok this is my excuse to DW why we need more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I had to get started for next years Christmas display. We are adding the Fab Five to the yard next year as trees. The globes are going on top for Mickey and Minnie. The others I will be forming chicken wire and wrapping in colored garland and of course decorating with proper colors for each character. Ok this is my excuse to DW why we need more.You know we are going to need pictures of this, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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