cagedfalcon Posted January 8, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 8, 2020 So, I had this helmet laying around & an old lamp. Helmet had no suspension, drilled out copper rivet. Soft color LED bulb puts out a nice glow. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
BILL THE PATCH Posted January 8, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 8, 2020 Nice job, it's yours to do with as you like. I'm shocked nobody is giving you a hard time for doing that. Give it time. Lol Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
cagedfalcon Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 8, 2020 All I did was remove a rivet & use existing hole. Using LED creates almost no heat to preserve finish. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
shadawg Posted January 8, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 8, 2020 i like it. i was thinking of doing the same with a liner-less brit fruit bowl i have Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted January 8, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2020 Nice conversion! No damage done, unlike a helmet I recently saw that had been turned into a lamp. Link to post Share on other sites
cagedfalcon Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted January 9, 2020 Nite lite Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
mikie Posted January 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 9, 2020 I think it's a bright idea. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Mikie Link to post Share on other sites
The Rooster Posted January 9, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 9, 2020 Awesome! Does the red line across it mean it failed inspection at some point and was retired? Really an awesome lamp! Nce job ! Link to post Share on other sites
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted January 9, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 9, 2020 Awesome! Does the red line across it mean it failed inspection at some point and was retired? Really an awesome lamp! Nce job ! Yes, at the factories a helmet from each batch was tested with a special .45 bullet. If they failed a hole was punched in the rim and a red stripe painted over the top. They were used for training only. Link to post Share on other sites
cagedfalcon Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted January 9, 2020 Pic of hole punch Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
TheMariner Posted January 9, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 9, 2020 No harm no foul, honestly I think it looks great nice creation. Somebody would most likely buy something like that, you have actually increased its value! Link to post Share on other sites
Bilco Posted January 9, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 9, 2020 I guess this one has had a bit more harm done to it ... Bill Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted January 9, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 9, 2020 I guess this one has had a bit more harm done to it ... Bill Or this one... which could be yours for only $245! Link to post Share on other sites
cagedfalcon Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted January 9, 2020 Or this one... which could be yours for only $245! I intentionally used the original lamp finial so it didn't have a pickle stabber on top. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted January 9, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 9, 2020 It’s the holy grail of lamps !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdorango Posted January 9, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 9, 2020 I guess this one has had a bit more harm done to it ... Bill i love the look of this one , although i dont condone harming a ww2 helmet it would be nice with a euroclone shell??....mike Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted January 9, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 9, 2020 I intentionally used the original lamp finial so it didn't have a pickle stabber on top. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Good call, yours looks great! This was one I saw in an antique mall last fall, it's NOT mine! Link to post Share on other sites
jmd62 Posted January 9, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 9, 2020 I think these guys did a great job with these helmets.. Link to post Share on other sites
CWG Posted January 10, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 10, 2020 MattS I saw that helmet at the Dayton antique shop! It’s quite nice. Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted January 10, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 10, 2020 MattS I saw that helmet at the Dayton antique shop! It’s quite nice. That's it, right on I-70. Link to post Share on other sites
HoovieDude Posted January 10, 2020 Share #21 Posted January 10, 2020 I have one similar that works as well. But it is obviously "period" done, what ever "period" that may be judging by the electrical components... Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted January 11, 2020 Share #22 Posted January 11, 2020 Nice looking Camo ! Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
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