
Here is a simple chandelier I made with four oil lamps like the one I posted before https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61683114/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61683172/
The 4 arms were made from a single piece of 1/4 mild steel plate that I cut out with excess material near the arms that I forged out so they were longer. Think of it like the shape of the arms of an eisenkreuz medal Imperial German soldiers were awarded in WWI.
The ends of the arms were isolated and forged to thin tapers to then be bent and turned into a hook to hold the lamps by a ring. Each lamp has a link that is a hook and can be taken off the main chandelier and hung elsewhere if need be.
Each lamp was fitted with a another pan underneath to catch the excess oil that is overwicked when burning, this prevents an annoying drip from happening as well as conserves fuel.
The lamps were also fitted with a cover to keep the wicks from burning straight into the fuel reservoir and destroying the wicks entirely when the fuel gets low.
Now since I aim to actually use these for light, that brings the question of "Isn't that dangerous?" and provokes the statement of "That's a fire hazard." from those who see this.
Yes, it's a fire. Fires are known to be dangerous if they have something around them capable of burning.
It is not a candle that could fall into a pile of wood shavings, nor is it near drapes or anything else. That spike holds it 8 inches away from the wall and the flames are tiny.
It is completely above my head and does not get jostled or shaken. The only risk of burning the shop down with this kind of lamp is if I were to, for some daft reason, feel the need to commit arson on my own workshop.
All I have to do to be safe with it is blow out the flames when ever I am no longer needing light to see.
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61683172/
The 4 arms were made from a single piece of 1/4 mild steel plate that I cut out with excess material near the arms that I forged out so they were longer. Think of it like the shape of the arms of an eisenkreuz medal Imperial German soldiers were awarded in WWI.
The ends of the arms were isolated and forged to thin tapers to then be bent and turned into a hook to hold the lamps by a ring. Each lamp has a link that is a hook and can be taken off the main chandelier and hung elsewhere if need be.
Each lamp was fitted with a another pan underneath to catch the excess oil that is overwicked when burning, this prevents an annoying drip from happening as well as conserves fuel.
The lamps were also fitted with a cover to keep the wicks from burning straight into the fuel reservoir and destroying the wicks entirely when the fuel gets low.
Now since I aim to actually use these for light, that brings the question of "Isn't that dangerous?" and provokes the statement of "That's a fire hazard." from those who see this.
Yes, it's a fire. Fires are known to be dangerous if they have something around them capable of burning.
It is not a candle that could fall into a pile of wood shavings, nor is it near drapes or anything else. That spike holds it 8 inches away from the wall and the flames are tiny.
It is completely above my head and does not get jostled or shaken. The only risk of burning the shop down with this kind of lamp is if I were to, for some daft reason, feel the need to commit arson on my own workshop.
All I have to do to be safe with it is blow out the flames when ever I am no longer needing light to see.
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