Lamp is nearing completion

This interesting piece of hardware was the inspiration for this project. I don't know what it was originally used for, but it does have the Link Belt brand name and the P.I.V. logo. A little research leads me to believe that P.I.V. stands for Positive Infinitely Variable and probably has something to do with a variable speed motor control.

    

One feature of this lamp is a glowing (lighted) base. A few LEDs imbedded in acrylic should do the trick.  

 

Miscellaneous electrical components and a vintage glass shade will help too.

When its all put together it looks something like this:

Special features to note: Turn the crank to adjust a dimmer switch for lamp brightness.

 The switch on this side turns on the LEDs that make the base glow.

There are a few more finishing touches to put in place before this project is complete, but it is so close that I am anxious to talk about it.

Logo

Thanks to all the people who have provided input and suggestions on the logo design. I'm pretty sure If I keep seeking guidance from others it would continue to change, but it is time to say I have a useable design.

In most cases I think it will be presented with an "aluminum" color on a black background.

Something like this: 

With this decision made I can get a label plate created so the first project can be declared finished.

Link Belt Lamp is Started

 I don't know what this was in its former life. It has something to do with a "Positive Infinitely Variable" speed control manufactured by Link Belt.

For its next life I think it should become a lamp. 

A couple of junction boxes mounted to some acrylic should work as a base.

The lamp will extend over the top of this hardware and to add an interesting look to the base...


LED lights

will glow through the acrylic base.