Keylime359 2 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I still have to get the "ears" as my HD does not stock them but I am on my way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keylime359 2 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 This story is NOT going to have a happy ending. :argh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keylime359 2 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Well, I can write a whole report on what NOT to do if that helps anyone! It is almost done and DH and I have the divorce lawyers on speed dial. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeBlossomMama 4 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have found the solution to the purple light. I bought a black party light from Lowes and put it in the lamp and it works. It is a beautiful purple. Go to Lowes, find the party light section where they have the fluorescent color bulbs and get the black one.Do you have the lights in the ears? For those that have lights in the ears, where did you find a set of lights to use for the ears? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CDNCruiser 14 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Do you have the lights in the ears? For those that have lights in the ears, where did you find a set of lights to use for the ears?I use ordinary Christmas lights.I cut a section with two lights, add a plug and rivet them to a metal clip which I make from metal strapping. The clip slides on to the flange of the smaller globes, inside the large globe.My instructions are here: http://www.carol-ann...ckey%20Lamp.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeBlossomMama 4 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I use ordinary Christmas lights.I cut a section with two lights, add a plug and rivet them to a metal clip which I make from metal strapping. The clip slides on to the flange of the smaller globes, inside the large globe.My instructions are here: http://www.carol-ann...ckey%20Lamp.htmI couldn't tell ya where I could find those kind of lights. We have had the little bitty ones for years. Looking online, it looks like they are C7 or C9 lights. Anybody had any luck with finding any? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CDNCruiser 14 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I couldn't tell ya where I could find those kind of lights. We have had the little bitty ones for years. Looking online, it looks like they are C7 or C9 lights. Anybody had any luck with finding any? The bulbs are C7 I think, the larger of the two sizes . . . try WalMart in the seasonal or garden area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I ordered my "mickey" globes two days ago!! Can't wait to start putting it together! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I ordered my "mickey" globes two days ago!! Can't wait to start putting it together!Be sure you post pics when you are done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 No pictures yet, but it is finished!! :banana: I used 8" globes for the ears, because I think the 6" globes look too small. Just my opinion.One problem I've come across though is that I didn't let the paint on the pole to completely dry, so now I can't get the pole and the connectorapart! The ears are kind of dark though, so I'm working on getting lights into them. Maybe pictures after I get that done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 No pictures yet, but it is finished!! :banana: I used 8" globes for the ears, because I think the 6" globes look too small. Just my opinion.One problem I've come across though is that I didn't let the paint on the pole to completely dry, so now I can't get the pole and the connector.I finished mine awhile back and used the 6" globes because I thought the 8" ones looked too big. :rofl2: As long as none of us has Mickey lamp posts side-by-side they should all look great.I was too anxious to let my paint dry hard also! I haven't tried to take it apart so that may be a problem for me. I do have some touch up to do on the pole from now.My grandsons and everyone who sees my lamp post is so impressed! It's so tempting to pretend it was my original idea. :dance:I'm having a problem finding a base. Walmart never got ANY umbrella bases in this year. Home Depot and Lowes were both out of them. I can't find anything to use. I think I may have an old Christmas tree stand packed away with Christmas stuff. I may be forced to dig it out and paint it. Or I could find one on Amazon so I could get that heavy thing shipped for free.....I just thought of that.Almost forgot: I got a "Y" socket in the electrical department of Home Depot for under $1 so I can add two bulbs. Haven't tried two different color ones yet but I plan to experiment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeBlossomMama 4 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have a silly question about the plug and globe fitter....is it hard to connect these two? My boy scout DH said he can do it, but that's been almost a month (he's been busy with work, not blaming him). I tried to look up tutorials on youtube and the company website to see if I can follow some step by step guides with no luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeBlossomMama 4 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I finished mine awhile back and used the 6" globes because I thought the 8" ones looked too big. :rofl2: As long as none of us has Mickey lamp posts side-by-side they should all look great.I was too anxious to let my paint dry hard also! I haven't tried to take it apart so that may be a problem for me. I do have some touch up to do on the pole from now.My grandsons and everyone who sees my lamp post is so impressed! It's so tempting to pretend it was my original idea. :dance:I'm having a problem finding a base. Walmart never got ANY umbrella bases in this year. Home Depot and Lowes were both out of them. I can't find anything to use. I think I may have an old Christmas tree stand packed away with Christmas stuff. I may be forced to dig it out and paint it. Or I could find one on Amazon so I could get that heavy thing shipped for free.....I just thought of that.Almost forgot: I got a "Y" socket in the electrical department of Home Depot for under $1 so I can add two bulbs. Haven't tried two different color ones yet but I plan to experiment. I have had a hard time with umbrella bases, too, MM. You can do a special order through your local Publix for one of their umbrella bases. $19.99 I think. They don't carry too many on hand but can easily order them. It's in their outdoor catalog---ask Customer Service to place an order. Good Luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Here is a picture of mine in my office, it is a little dark in because I don't have a flash on my phone and yes, Mickey is wearing a Phillies cap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeBlossomMama 4 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 That looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing your pix! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have a silly question about the plug and globe fitter....is it hard to connect these two? Do you mean the wiring? It's super easy, just two wires (and a ground if your plug has one.)Thanks for the tip about Publix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Here is a picture of mine in my office, it is a little dark in because I don't have a flash on my phone and yes, Mickey is wearing a Phillies cap.Norm, Great idea putting the ballcap on Mickey!Now, can we talk about the poster hanging behind it?! :heart: :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Now, can we talk about the poster hanging behind it?! :heart: :)That's an old poster, I think from 2003 or 04, Jimmy Spencer is on it. I still haven't hung up my Petty generations hood yet. The office is also grey with gren and black stripes around it. On the left wall that you can't see is a Philadelphia Eagles helmet Fathead. Best Regards,Norm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 That's an old poster, I think from 2003 or 04, Jimmy Spencer is on it. I still haven't hung up my Petty generations hood yet. The office is also grey with gren and black stripes around it. On the left wall that you can't see is a Philadelphia Eagles helmet Fathead. Best Regards,Norm :waycool: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 :waycool:You should see some of the poster's I have. A couple of my favorites is a Harry Gant signed "Bandit's Last Ride" that I got at his last race in Atlanta and one with Davey Allison's Texaco Havoline T-Bird signed across the bottom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CDNCruiser 14 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Here is a picture of mine in my office, it is a little dark in because I don't have a flash on my phone and yes, Mickey is wearing a Phillies cap.Love it! Good job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 What is everyone else using for a base? I don't really care for the plastic "fill up" ones, although maybe they would look better spray painted to match the pole.I used to have a nice heavy cast iron one but I think I left it when I moved from WV. And I think I have a Christmas tree stand, but don't really like that idea much either.Has anyone gotten more creative with a stand? I would love to have some other ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 What is everyone else using for a base? I don't really care for the plastic "fill up" ones, although maybe they would look better spray painted to match the pole.I used to have a nice heavy cast iron one but I think I left it when I moved from WV. And I think I have a Christmas tree stand, but don't really like that idea much either.Has anyone gotten more creative with a stand? I would love to have some other ideas.Did you see Stefa70's, she used an old fashioned milk can. It is awesomeShe showed how she did it in the craft section :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Roberta, I used an old milk jug, but they're aren't real easy to find nowadays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 :rofl2: OMG, that was scary! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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