How Do You Make A Tube Lamp?
A tube lamp is a small table lamp that uses display case light bulbs. This tube lamp is a wacky-looking light that’s sure to be a conversation piece. It’s also inexpensive to create. Step 1 Remove one side of the wooden box. Paint the box if you want to. Another option is to use an old box or anything that holds the lighting components. Step 2 Look at the top of the box and decide where to place the sockets. Drill into the box. Each mark must be a hole big enough for the socket to fit through. Step 3 Slide one socket into each hole. Step 4 Take the black wire from the back of each socket and twist the ends together so it is metal on metal. Repeat this for the white wires. Step 5 Drill a small hole in the side of the box for the power cord to slide through. Step 6 Cut off one end of the power cord to reveal the wires. Leave the male plug attached to the other end. Strip about 2 inches of plastic from the cut end of the wire and pig tail the wire. To pig tail a wire, separate it into 2 p