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*Marathon Special: Baseball Gear Lamp Display From "Major League Remodel Marathon" episode DMLR-M3

For lighting in Johnny Bench's baseball room, this unique lamp was created using some of Johnny's actual catcher's equipment.

To provide accent lighting in Johnny Bench's baseball-themed rec room, a simple floor-lamp was converted into a unique display that incorporates some of Johnny's actual catcher's equipment -- including shin guards, chest protector and catcher's mask.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Johnny's finished display of baseball memorabilia.

• We began by using a pre-cut table round to create the base for the floor lamp. The piece was cut using a rotary saw to match the shape of an actual home-plate base.

• A hand-held router was then used to soften the cut edges of the base (figure A).

• Using a cordless hand-drill and 1-inch paddle bit, holes were cut in the base for the three conduit pipes.

• Using the metal flange as a guide, the flange was centered over each of the drilled holes, and the outer edge of the flange was traced onto the wood.

• The hand-held router was used to rout out the traced holes so that the flange could be installed and lay flush with the bottom of the base (figure B).

• The wood base was then spray-painted black.

• A second table round was prepared and the edges routed smooth. A light kit was threaded through and finished off using a light-base kit (figure C).

• Threaded metal supports were fitted through the openings, and the shin-guards, chest protector and catcher's mask were mounted on the upright supports.

• To finish off the lamp, a shade was installed with the wide end pointing up, and baseballs were glued in place around the base of the shade (figure D).