I'm in the market for some new light fixtures and while shopping
around I was floored by the asking price for these objects de art.
It..really doesn't look all that hard to diy. Arts/crafts,
blacksmithed kind things is what I have in mind. I have
welding, machinng skills/tools, and always looking for
any excuse to get a new tool...

Something like this would make my wify very very appreciative..:-)

http://www.vtforge.com/Products/Cata...age116_117.htm
Lists @ $1K-ish

Looking for any references or tips, sources for parts, materials ED