Floor lamp with shelf

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<p><i>[This project is still being actively printed, I will update this model with pictures, &amp; upload remixes as I go through the iterative process.</i></p><p><i>Update May 13th 2022: modified shelf hinge diameter to better slide on the poles, added drawing for wooden shelf dimension]</i></p><p><strong>Undecided between a floor lamp &amp; a side table?&nbsp;</strong></p><p>You don't have to choose anymore, with this amazing tripod floor lamp with a height adjustable shelf!</p><h4><strong>Dimensions</strong></h4><p>This design is fairly customizable, and parametric, so you can adjust the pole diameter, &nbsp;the size of the shelf, or the thickness of the wood used for it.</p><p>The current design fits in the Prusa mk3s print volume (you may need to rotate the parts to make them fit in diagonal).</p><p>Note that while the design is adjustable through a few parameters, I do not guarantee there won't be any errors, please double check that the assembly still looks good after changing any paremeter.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Materials</strong></h4><p>3D printed parts:</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/e177da3a-89ff-4e65-acd5-45c4db78f79e/pxl_20220513_183516128.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2203be39fd-0337-4779-8102-bfd474060b38%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><ul><li>Top support</li><li>Top support screw cap</li><li>Top hinges x3</li><li>Shelf frame side x3<ul><li>Because of how rounded it is, I've had better results printing it upside down with supports.</li></ul></li><li>Shelf hinges x3</li><li>Pole foot x3<ul><li>I'm using flexible material for this</li></ul></li><li>Router tool to round the wooden shelf angles</li></ul><p>Aside from the 3D printed parts, you will also need:</p><ul><li>3x poles<ul><li>I opted for 6ft oak closet rod (33mm in diameter).</li></ul></li><li>½" thick wood<ul><li>I used pine plywood for now but will switch for oak.</li></ul></li><li>3x M5 binding screws<ul><li>I had <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077C214YJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">these</a> on hand from a prior project. They work great for the top hinges.</li></ul></li><li>3x M3 hex screws &amp; nuts<ul><li>For the shelf hinges holding the shelf to the pole (tightens the ring).</li></ul></li><li>3x M4 screws &amp; nuts<ul><li>For the shelf frame assembly</li></ul></li><li>15x #6 x ½" wood screws<ul><li>M3.5 x 10 or 12mm should work too (should be shorter than the wooden shelf's thickness)</li><li>For the feet, wooden shelf to frame assembly, and top hinges to poles assembly.</li></ul></li><li>Lamp materials (you could choose different options):<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089ZY6R3K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">Lamp shade</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0978G6VTN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">Lamp socket</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L8T65R8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">Lamp rod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082HJFCK6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">Lamp cable</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JTV8L9Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">Switch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQLSHW?psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp">Plug</a></li></ul></li><li>A router with a flush trim bit</li></ul><h4><strong>Assembly instructions</strong></h4><p>Before you start, prepare the 3D printed parts by removing the supports, cleaning and sanding them as needed.</p><h5>Poles, for each:</h5><ol><li>Put the top hinge on the end of the pole</li><li>Pre-drill the hole for the wood screw with a 3mm drill bit</li><li>Secure the hinge to the pole with a #6 x ½" wood screw</li><li>On the other end of the pole, pre-drill a 3mm hole</li><li>Screw in the foot</li></ol><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:90.07%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/c640de09-c5a3-4a37-9515-08e7ea0abe60/pxl_20220514_001859102.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%224696c9f9-faba-4e39-a030-fd9f1f082bb9%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A4032%7D"></figure></td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:90.09%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/28cc93e2-b6e5-45a9-a378-150ec624df46/pxl_20220514_002043989.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%221c44098b-c939-4b38-8d64-fb7032d936a7%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A4032%7D"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h5>Shelf</h5><ol><li>Assemble 2 of 3 the shelf frame sides and 1 shelf hinge, using an M4 screw &amp; nut.</li><li>Repeat step 1 for the other sides</li></ol><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/2e934f33-80eb-4d0d-b564-193b38e03399/pxl_20220513_220214130.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22e585bbc9-d7bd-4f38-ad57-23da02578c69%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><ol><li>Cut the wood for the shelf to the appropriate triangular dimensions (provided in the A3 sheet)</li><li>Round the corners with the help of a router and the 3D printed tool</li><li>Sand as needed</li><li>Pre-drill the wooden shelf holes with a 3mm drill bit. Make sure<strong> not </strong>to drill all the way.</li><li>Screw in the wooden shelf to the frame using nine #6 x ½" screws<br><i>You may want to use something as a support under the wooden piece to elevate it while screwing the frame in place.</i></li></ol><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/be34d3f8-00b3-4b95-83e5-48255969caef/pxl_20220514_012334373.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22d38c4919-cd49-4559-a711-c7ea9fd0c418%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><h5>Light fixture &amp; top</h5><ol><li>Assemble &amp; wire the light socket to the top part.<ul><li>If you are using a lamp harp to hold the shade, or a shade that needs to be installed between the light socket and the top support, now is the time to put it.</li></ul></li><li>Wire the light switch</li><li>Wire the plug</li></ol><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/3802a715-4651-4e0b-a5db-fa9e1a9660eb/pxl_20220515_192854090.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22090f6560-63de-4165-a8b7-1da23bbbe1e6%22%2C%22w%22%3A3493%2C%22h%22%3A2509%7D"></figure><h5>General assembly</h5><ol><li>Assemble the top to the poles using the M5 binding screws.</li><li>Put the M3 bolts into the shelf hinges, letting them loose</li><li>Place the bottom of each pole in its respective shelf hinge.</li><li>Carefully slide the shelf up.</li><li><i>Loosely</i> tighten the hinge M3 screws.</li><li>Make sure the shelf is level</li><li>Tighten the hinge M3 screws.</li></ol><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/d815a72d-bb9a-4580-878a-6287878db08b/pxl_20220514_181634289.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2240b8c335-7229-4778-9be5-1cf8f00d9600%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/6bb40c92-6124-4c53-8cd5-8bbe02b7f22e/pxl_20220514_213008050.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22c066785e-138c-4218-9b01-1ebd4d41365c%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A4032%7D"></figure><p><strong>Add the shade, a light bulb, plug it in, and voilà!</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/199744/rich_content/462f4720-fca1-4ebd-9d40-3eb16b1ea55e/pxl_20220515_194457748mp.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22cef4f0e6-f3f6-4116-82d6-57b6f8a45749%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A4032%7D"></figure><p><i>Note: I don't actually like that shade with that lamp, which is very tall, I will probably cut the poles shorter or change the shade.</i></p><h4><strong>Further customization coming!</strong></h4><p>While not under development yet, I'm thinking about designing accessories &amp; mods, such as a round shelf, a headphones stand that would attach to one of the poles, a screw cap with hook to hang a small plant, a built-in USB port and/or a wireless charger for the shelf.</p>