Steampunk-inspired lamp - topper

Despite problems with the switch, the steampunk-inspired lamp construction is going well. 

The rest of the parts have come in and I am able to see if my idea bears fruit. If you recall, the original idea included a pipe-cross at the top and some kind of support for the lamp-shades themselves although the details were a bit sketchy.

With the pipes in, I was able to put the pieces together and test-fit the topper

Test fitting the upper mechanism

Once it was apparent it was going to fit as indicated. The problem of running the wires through the pipes raised its ugly head. It took some real work to get the electrical wires threaded through the pipes:

threading the wires

Then it was a matter of holding the pipes together with one hand, fitting them into place with the other hand, holding the screw with the other hand, screwing in the screws with the other hand, guiding the wire through the hole in the support wood with the other hand..lol, thats a lot o fhands but eventually I got it done.

Topper is in place

Now its just a matter of getting the lamp shades on the the pipes, getting the switch to work and wiring it all up!