Dragon Scale Tall Table Lamp

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Dragon Scale Tall Table Lamp

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PLA Lamp All Plates 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
PLA Lamp All Plates 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Designer
43.3 h
8 plates

PETG Lamp All Plates 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
PETG Lamp All Plates 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Designer
44 h
8 plates

Opaque Lampshade 0.12mm layer, 1 walls, 0% infill
Opaque Lampshade 0.12mm layer, 1 walls, 0% infill
Designer
2.4 h
1 plate

Transparent Lampshade 0.8mm nozzle, 0.4mm layer, 1 wall
Transparent Lampshade 0.8mm nozzle, 0.4mm layer, 1 wall
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12.1 h
1 plate

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Description

I couldn't find a tall table lamp on MakerWorld so I ended up designing one. With the lampshade this lamp is approximately 80 cm or 31.5 in. My design intent was to make a tall table lamp that would print well in both petg and pla with a minimal amount of support and no extra fasteners. Support is only required for one part and if you choose to print this in pla the lampshade holder will still have to be petg in case your lightbulb gets hot.

 

Printing:

 

I recommend printing this with the included settings at a .12mm layer height. If that is too time-consuming switching up to a .2mm layer height will work, the only difference is that the level of detail will suffer. The snap joint and threads will still work. Before printing the full lamp use the test prints to verify your material is suitable for the different connections. I also used a glue stick on the bed to ensure the larger body parts wouldn't come loose mid-print.

 

Bill of Materials:

 

Assembly instructions:

 

  • Step 1: Screw the base into the bottom body. This will take some working of the base in and out of the body until the movement is smooth depending on how the threads printed and the filament used. Some filaments take more time than others to work together but I assure you that they will eventually screw together nicely.
  • Step 2: Thread the lamp cord through the hole in the base and up the body. I also recommend pulling the cord through the top of the body before connecting them since it can coil up inside the body if you don't. Before the next step of connecting the two bodies together make sure the top connector threads smoothly to the top body working the two together like with the base.
  • Step 3: Line up the scales on the top and bottom body and push them together until they snap into place. This works best when the base is on a sturdy table using one hand to keep the two halves aligned and the other to push down from the top. It is important to make sure they are aligned as some materials, especially pla, will not want to separate or rotate once the two halves are combined. To be sure your filament will work try printing the test joint.
  • Step 4: Thread the lamp cord through the top body and the top connector with enough slack to hook up the socket. Screw in the top connector to the body working the threads back and forth until they connect smoothly.
  • Step 5: Wire the socket to the lamp cable according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then slide the socket onto the top connector tightening the socket screw until tight. Don't overtighten the screw.
  • Step 6: Assemble the lampshade holder by sliding the arms into the slots then slide the lampshade holder onto the socket screwing it together making sure the indent in the connector lines up with the switch. I've uploaded two lampshade options and both use the same arms and socket connection. The only difference is the slot the lampshade sits in.
  • Step 7: Finally, just screw in the light bulb and place the lampshade into the slot.

That's all there is to it! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and I'll answer you as quickly as possible. If you end up making this, please don't forget to rate and if you run into any issues let me know and I'll work on updating the model.

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Incredible build! Added to My list of prints! Nice work!
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Thank You! I can't wait to see someone else print my design!
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