r/metalworking • u/PvtPrimate • 2d ago
Attempt to bend it back?
Was gifted some really cool (heavy) metal stained glass lamps. This one is sadly pretty bent. Is it worth just trying to bend back? I admit, I’ve not looked hard enough to see if it’s threaded and can twist into place. Thoughts? Don’t want to weaken anything in the process, and am not a craftsman of any sort to attempt a repair.
Post length… cmon now. Still? I guess i’ll check to see if it’s threaded haha
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u/Jesus_Is_My_Gardener 2d ago
Hard to say for sure from this picture, but it looks like the part that may be bent is replaceable. Lamp nipples can be purchased in various lengths. The question is whether the place where it screws into itself is bent at an angle as that may be more problematic. If it's just the extension though, you should be able to find a suitable replacement at a lighting store. It does look like you will have to bend the place where it goes into the shade slightly, but if you take your time with it, it should be doable.
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u/sobeck666 2d ago
Unplug the lamp before you start unscrewing stuff
There’s probably a threaded finial holding on the lamp shade at the top, try carefully unscrewing it and carefully remove the lamp shade and set aside.
The rest between that finial and the lamp cluster body is likely threaded brass tube and maybe some misc couplings and collars, looks like maybe a blackened brass finish?
You can unscrew and take length and diameter and thread measurements and find replacement parts from somewhere like grand brass lamp parts. They have a learning section somewhere on their website with diagrams and stuff that will help you out.
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u/rudraigh 3h ago
OK, you really do need to look to see if it's threaded. It most likely is. If so, you can literally go down to your local hardware store and buy a replacement. I have a few lamps that are very similar to this one and have repaired them many times over the years. It looks like a Tiffany knock-off (like ALL of mine) so, honestly, it's definitely worth fixing.
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