What do you get when you find an old surveyor’s tripod at an estate sale and an industrial stage light at a flea market several years later? You get a really nice floor lamp of course.
Four years ago, I found an old Otto Engineering Co. surveyor’s tripod at an estate sale. It was a little expensive but I just had to have it. 
Here’s the tripod when I first bought it.
For the next few years, Dear Handyman and I had searched for the perfect industrial light fixture to add to this tripod. Most were too big or too expensive. We finally found the perfect one at the Rosebowl Swapmeet.
Dear Handyman did a little handyman magic by updating the wiring just to be safe and an awesome industrial floor lamp was created.
I love that this is completely authentic and so useful. If you enjoyed this project, please Follow my site. Thanks
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I loooove this light Lynda! It is just so cool looking with the wood tripod. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for linking this up to the Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party this week. I’ll be sharing it on the Recreated Designs Facebook page this week. Hugs, Lisa
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Hi Lisa. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I just checked out your site and love your repurposed items as well. Thanks for hosting.
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Thanks for sharing your beautiful tripod with SYC.
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Thank you for the nice comment. So glad you enjoyed it.
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You are so lucky to find the tripod. I would love to make a lamp like you did. It looks fantastic.
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Hi! Thank you so much for the nice comment. So glad you stopped by and visited.
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I love these tripod lamps that people are DIYing and yours is definitely one of my favorites. Worth waiting for that perfect light! Caught my eye at the Trash 2 Treasure party. Pinning to share.
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Hi Marie. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. So glad you like the lamp. Thanks!
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Really neat! I am featuring it today for “Let’s Talk Vintage!” Thanks so much for linking up!
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Hi Jill, Thank you so much for featuring my Lamp. Thanks for hosting too!
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This is a really nice lamp! Well done and thanks for sharing.
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Hi Russell – Thanks for stopping by again and leaving such a nice comment. Glad you like it.
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Thanks for shariing
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