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Introduction |
If you need a light stand for photos, this guide will show you how to take a standing lamp to convert it just fora (broken) standing lamp by removing the lamp components. This lamp is a common style and should cover 99% of them but there may be minor variations. This will not impact the guide, but this taskis something to keep in mind. This guide will show you how to disassemble a common style lamp, andalso help you identify reusable components for other projects.
'''''Read me: ThisWhile this is not the best stand you can get as modifications may be required, but many of these lamps can be had for next to nothingare cheap or even free because they are unwantedso common and hard to get rid ofinexpensive.''''' This can be advantageous if you need a low-cost stand and are willing to disassemble one to eliminate the redundant components. | | == Guide notes == | | * '''''Use common sense during the cord and socket removal procedure. Death or injury may occur if you make a mistake, as you are handing 120-240V AC!''''' | * Make sure you use a lamp that you are certain you do not plan on reassembling or is missing parts that cannot be readily purchased. Post disassembly reversal may be impractical, especially if you used a broken lamp that needed other parts and modified the lamp to accept other lamps if yours fails or you need to use something elsemade modifications. | * If possible, use a lamp with a dangerous problem like a busted socket guard cover, as the one in this guide had a problem with. The one I used in this guide cracked and was supported with electrical tape until it was pulled out of service due to redundancy. These are the best candidate for this type of project, as they cannot be used without major repairs and the parts cost often exceeds a similarthe entire lamp brand new. | * While the plastic parts on many of these lamps may not (easily) reusable (either due to their installationassembly technique from the factory (and often,or uniqueness), the socketcord and cordsocket can be reused easily reused. These should be savedSave these for another project if they are in good condition and do not appear to be damaged. | | * '''''DO NOT keep any part that looks damaged. Consider these parts garbage for good measure.''''' |
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