galaxy by crestworth

[krissyfromswindon]

hi guys
i have one of these great lamps but i have not got the perspex stand that came with it, the problem i have is i am going to try and make one myself, and was wondering if anyone has the dimentions of an original base please
regards
krissy

[Modulo '70]

As you probably know the stand comes in two parts which interlock. I can take some dimensions for you if you like.

Jerome

[krissyfromswindon]

that would great thanks a lot,

[Modulo '70]

Sorry for the delay but i'm currently clearing space in my room where there are lamps and packing them away for safekeeping (temporarily). Will get on to it asap

[Jonas Clark-Elliott]

Krissy, once you have the size or template, a sign-making shop (think neon signs) may be able to make a base for you out of cut Plexiglas/Acrylic. If they have it, Lexan is even better - very, very strong stuff.

[Brian Wood]

Hi Krissy, I've just seen your post and coincidentally I spoke to a local sign maker about this very subject a couple of days ago as I also have a Galaxy without a stand. I don't have a price yet but he is definitely prepared to do it. I had intended to design my own stand as I had intended it to fit on top of a mirrored column but I think the "proper" one would do that anyway. I do have one or two pictures so it is easy to see how it is constructed and to get a rough idea of the size but it would be good to have accurate dimensions and perhaps a scan of one of the pieces. I am sure there are likely to be economies in having more than one set cut at the same time. I wonder if anyone else out there is interested? When I have an accurate shape the guy will quote me for laser cutting them from clear Perspex, although he did say there are a wide range of colours too. I will also ask him about the availability of Lexan as another contributor recommends. I will keep an eye on this discussion and see if any dimensions turn up. Brian.

[krissyfromswindon]

yes sounds great i will deffo want one or two of these

[Brian Wood]

Any news on the dimensions? Was it Jerome who was intending to send them to you? Those are the things we need if I am to get accurate copies of the original made. Attached is the best photo I have, it came from an eBay item which was on sale a few months back. Regards, Brian.

[IdOrU 02]

I got my Galaxy today with it's feet and saw this thread so I am making "blue prints" .smile... of them and will be able to mail a pdf file by thursday or upload the file here upon the result of the pdf if it's viewable online or not

[IdOrU 02]

Here they are!
I draw their outsides on a paper and quoted some basic lengths. The only difference between the two of them is the position of the cut, it is simply mirrored on an horizontal axis.

[Modulo '70]

Thanks so much for doing this. I packed my Galaxy's feet away and now having trouble locating them!

[IdOrU 02]

You're welcome Jerome! I'm pleased to give any help to all others lava fans!

[Brian Wood]

Thanks for your help IdOrU 02. What kind of a file is a .rar file? My PC certainly wont open it, alas! Windows suggests it might be a WinAce compressed file. Is this so? If it is I will download the software and try to open it with that. Cheers.