I do it much differently. I get a light fixture bracket (like you hang a
fixture from a ceiling box...threaded in the middle with two long slits for
screws). I cut off each end leaving only enough to accomodate two screws. On
the lathe I cut a circle wide enough to accept the cut off bracket, and deep
enough for the bracket and screws (maybe 3/8"). I make a washer from
tempered masonite with a 2 1/2" hole saw. I spray this with gold paint to
match the brass fittings. I get a lamp kit from Home Depot (about $8). Now
using a few inches of threaded rod the whole assembly fits together nicely
and securely. Of course the washer fits over the bracket hole. You only need
a hole in the lamp big enough to accomodate the wire.
"Margret Huntress" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'd like to try making some simple lamps, probably using the hardware one
can find at Home Depot or Lowes. What size auger should I get? The
hardware package says it is 3/8, but it looks too small for that. Any
suggestions?

Tom