Steampunk Inspired Lamp - starting construction

Initial work has begun on the steampunk-inspired lamp.

I chose to use cedar fence-boards for the "box" primarily because I had a couple pieces laying around and they seemed like they would work well. 

First, the wooden sides of the upper and lower box were sanded smooth:

Then cut to size and have received their first coat of stain:

Tonight will be the first coat of clear!