The Historian

 You know sometimes there is a strange feeling you get.. somewhere between awe and horror. As a avid game collector, this is an awe inspiring project. As someone who likes to think they have some sense of style, I would be horrified to find this in my home.

I wanted to make something to enter into the Craftsman contest that would be challenging for me to make, but really cool and unique to have once it was finished. This was what I came up with.

I have a few basic hand tools and a few small power tools. I started this project doubtful of how I was going to accomplish each step with my relatively small supply of tools, but I came up with some creative ways to use them to get what I wanted. I did have to practice making most of the parts multiple times before I got them the way I wanted them. This was by far the most difficult and time consuming thing I’ve ever made, but I’m very pleased with the result.

Giant Atari Joystick Lamp [via Instructables]

Listening to: Buckner and Garcia – Pacman Fever – Pacman Fever

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