DIY: Transform copper tubing into a wildly charming lamp!

#diy #diycrafts #diyideas In this tutorial, you'll learn everything you need to know to create lamps out of copper tubing! Skills you'll pick up include using a pipe cutter, soldering, installing a plug, and wiring a lamp socket safely. As always, "Anything I Can Do" host Mag Ruffman makes the mistakes so you don't have to. GET IRREGULAR EMAIL UPDATES FROM MAG: https://toolgirl.ck.page/ac89c94afd TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Choose your tubing 01:10 Consider your design options 02:17 Choose the gauge of tubing you want to use 02:54 Use a pipe cutter to cut the tubing from the main coil 03:55 Drill the tubing to add little branches and sprigs 06:14 Reflection on symmetry 06:40 Add copper tendrils 08:46 Reflection on how decor reflects your inner consciousness 09:10 Employ the art of gadgetry to create a saddle for the harp to sit on 10:30 Add flux prior to soldering the washers in position 11:06 Solder the washers in position 12:28 Fish the zipcord through the tubing using a nail and string 14:09 Reflection on being cheerful in the face of adversity 14:31 Tie an underwriter's knot and seat it in the socket 16:37 Attach the wires to the screw terminals on the socket 17:46 Install the plug at the other end of the cord 19:18 Add silicone sealant where the zipcord exits the copper tubing 19:51 Inspiration from other lamp artists 20:55 Reflection on excellence FIND MAG ONLINE Mag's Official Blog: http://www.toolgirl.com Facebook:   / toolgirlmag   Instagram:   / magruffman   Twitter:   / magruffman   YouTube:    / @toolgirl   Pinterest:   / magruffman   Anything I Can Do CREW - Season 1 Host: Mag Ruffman Executive Producer: David Smith, S&S Productions Supervising Producer: Heather Ryall Producer: Mag Ruffman Director: Heather Ryall Director of Photography: Rick Boston Writers: Mag Ruffman and Daniel Hunter Production Supervisor: Daniel Hunter Production Manager: Jeff Baker Researcher: Rosemary Vukmanich Art Director: Wendy White Props Manager: David Hoekstra Producer Trainee: Tracey Boulton Assistant Director: Donna Morissette Camera: Rick Boston, Rick McVicar Audio: Attila Laszlo Gaffer: Christopher Hanyk Camera Assistant: Dave Bradshaw Editor: Frank Moressa Music: George Vacval Post Audio Supervisor: Roberto Capretta Post Production Coordinator: Vicki Gough Production Accountant: Hope Lee Makeup: Valerie Chubey Production Assistants: Jennifer Large and Christopher Boston Catering: One Hour For Lunch Special thanks to: Lee Valley Tools, Precision Sportscar Richmond Hill, DeWALT Tools, Liz Foers, Leah Cherniak and Sue Mitchell