Segmented Lamp! 2026

Segmented Lamp, to make your own segmented lamp from a recovered log, very easy to make.

Step 1: ‘What do I need?’ I hear you ask

Well folks, this is a pretty simple project and can be easily tackled with some simple hand tools.

Supplies:

• Trunk…. A pretty one
• Acrylic tube. I have used a diameter of 30 mm. (30mm acrylic tube)
• 30mm drill bit: I used a flat drill bit (30mm).
• RGB LED light strip (5V)
• Super glue
• Wood oil

That's all, apart from some hand tools!

Step 2: Find your wood

You need to find a trunk suitable for your purpose. I wanted a log that I could hang my work headphones on, so I was looking for a log with hanger-like appendages on top.

The trunk I used in the end was from a Leylandii tree. This wood had been seasoned and the bark was easy to remove mainly by hand.

I found the best way to remove the last few strips was with a wire brush.

When using a wire brush make sure you brush with the grain.

The wire should remove the bark and also remove more of the grain, if you are careful.

I found that the Leylandii wood had a really good grain pattern and was quite shiny, which should work well for reflecting light.

Step 3: Hollow out your trunk

Then, set the log upside down and use your bit with a pillar drill, power drill, or a good old-school hand drill. The depth of the hole will depend on the size of your log and the length of pipe you choose.

Unfortunately I got carried away at this point and forgot to take some photos, apologies...

It's worth noting that at this point, I found that a fluted bit would have been a much better option than the flat blade.

When I cut the segments, I discovered that the drill bit had moved into the wood and created an elliptical shape that needed to be filled when gluing the segments to the tube. It may have just been a quirk of the grain in the log that caused the bit head to move...

Or my weak arms?! Either way (definitely a quirky grain), the fluted option will give you a much more consistent result.

Step 4: Cut it!

So having emptied the trunk you will need to segment it.

For this stage I used a saw, but it can be done just as well with a hand saw or band saw.

The number of segments depends on the size of the log and the length of the tube you select.

My goal was to have about 4-5mm between the segments and I had 9 segments in total.

There's not much more to say at this stage, just make sure the log is supported correctly when cutting! (2-3 clamps per end on the saw are recommended!)

Step 5: Sand and glue

Once all the segments have been cut, you will need to prepare the acrylic tube.

Since I was planning to use the RGB LED strip to light the center, I didn't want it to show through the tube, so I sanded the tube to a translucent finish.

This was simply done with 120 and 180 grit sandpaper.

As with the wood, I sanded in the same direction the grain would lie, hoping that the effect would complement the grain of the wood (enough woods in that sentence to make a forest...).

LI then placed the end of the tube on top of the log, ensuring that approximately 20mm of the tube is inserted into the log for added strength.

Give it about 20 seconds and then you can start the next one, and the next one... You need to place the segment on the tube and move it to the desired distance from the previous one.

From there, loosen a ring of super glue around the connection between the tube and the wood. Use a damp cloth to remove any excess glue quickly before it dries.

Finally, the base is made in the same way.

Locate it on the tube to the desired position, and then drop a ring of glue around the connection, either from the top or from the inside of the gap (it's tricky and you may have to use a little glue and run down the inside of the gap, but it can be done!)

Step 6: Finishing!

So for the final part, you will need to make a hole in the base for the electronics.

I did a couple of tests to see where it would fit best and found that for the remote to work properly, the receiver needed to protrude from the base by about 10mm. I drew around the controller and then drilled the section.

The final shaping was carried out with a chisel and file.

Before fixing the electrics, I poured the entire piece with oil. To get between the segments I used a brush.

Finally, I folded the LED strip back on itself. It has an adhesive backing which means you can fix the two halves together.

I discovered that sanding the acrylic did not diffuse the light enough to hide the LED strip. To solve this, I placed a small sheet of tissue paper around the strip.

Then simply insert the strip into the tube and stick the controller in place.

Job done!

Step 7: View with the Lights On

I hope you enjoyed this article.  Greetings!

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