Making A Wooden Lamp Post

This material adds warmth and elegance it s easy to work with and pretty cheap to acquire.

Making a wooden lamp post.

To install a 6x6x72 cedar or azek or a 8x8x72 cedar lantern post sleeve you will need to purchase locally a 4x4x8 p t. Lamp posts feature quality detailing that is the hallmark of walpole craftsmanship and are offered in your choice of northern white cedar low maintenance azek cellular vinyl or granite. Wooden lamp posts provide an attractive way to dress up a driveway entrance a walkway or an outdoor entertainment area. Here you can use a lot of differnt lamps but make sure the water cannot in any way leak into the electric parts.

On a flat work surface arrange the three 1x6 pieces that make up one side of the lamppost as shown. Majestic walpole lantern posts stand ready to grace your entrance or pathway with dignity and style. Lay the 2x4 center post on the boards. The lamp that i used was a 3 watt led a bit more expensive than the old kind of lamp but contains nor mercury and needs very little energy seems to last a wery long time also.

Wooden post pick a straight one. Wood lamps look very nice and can be customized to match your home decor be it rustic modern minimalist or simply laid back and homey. For very special custom orders we can paint your posts from a palate of more than 100 colors in sherwin williams vinyl safe paint. Solar post lights outdoor waterproof led post cap lights for 4x4 wooden posts square black landscape post lamp for deck patio fence white light 6000k 4 0 out of 5 stars 76 22 99 22.

Wood is particularly pleasing to the eye when it s incorporated with other natural materials such as stone and plantings. Most walpole outdoors wood lamp posts come factory pre stained white. Position the 2x4 parts photo by kolin smith. To center it use a 1 inch wide scrap wood block and shift the 2x4 until the block is flush with one edge of the 1x6.

There is an additional charge for this service. By using wood that s resistant to insects moisture and decay these lamp posts will be low. This first quality paint comes with a 25 year warranty. This is the foundation post.

Secure it 26 30 into the ground with.