DIY Wooden Desk Lamp

Watch our DIY Wooden Desk Lamp instructional video online.

Level: Advanced

Advanced projects can typically be completed with 2-5 tools. Assembly can be completed in 60 - 90 minutes, and we recommend 60 - 90 minutes for planning and personalization. This project is appropriate for students in grades 5 and above.

Objective: Build a DIY wooden desk lamp

Students will use basic electrical 110V skills to build their very own DIY wooden desk lamp. Students will have an opportunity to get creative and paint their wooden desk lamp, making them a perfect gift or reading light for their bedrooms or desks.

Instructors then have an opportunity to reinforce learnings by prompting questions such as:

  • Who created the first light bulb?

  • What did you learn about building a lamp?

  • Why do you think it was important to use washers and wing nuts in the joints of the wooden desk lamp?

Supplies & Materials

The following supplies & materials are included with each project class set:

  • Wood parts for assembly

  • Nails

  • Screw hooks

  • Wing nuts

  • Hex bolts

  • Washers

  • Lock washers

  • Screws

  • Socket

  • Strain relief

  • Lamp cord

  • Lamp plug

  • Light bulb

  • Wood glue & rag for cleaning

  • Sandpaper

  • Safety glasses

  • Pencils

  • Notebooks for planning

Art supplies and tools are not included but can be provided upon request. All required tools (screwdriver handle, adapter bit, hammer, 7/16 socket, Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, needle nose pliers) for assembly are included in our standard toolset.