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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2012, 10:31:01 pm »
 thats a great idea, ive collected insulators since i was a kid, we always found tons of them around the concho river in san angelo texas  just a few blocks away from my grandparents house. Brings back lots of memories. Nice creativity
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2012, 12:22:39 am »
Quote from: briandr1 on January 29, 2012, 10:31:01 pm
ive collected insulators since i was a kid, we always found tons of them around the concho river in san angelo texas  just a few blocks away from my grandparents house.

My paternal grandfather lived in San Angelo - died in 1966 (I think). We visited once when I was a young boy - he and my grandmother were divorced. I still have relatives there! Is that where you live?
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2012, 07:44:46 am »
No I live about 110 miles west in midland. my dad moved back after he retired. Ive always liked san angelo nice older town with tons of good antiques.
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2012, 08:03:51 am »
That really is a nice idea and great looking lamp.. industrial design... I may have to make one... my grand parents lived along a old train rail... and these old insulators where along the tracks... fell/knocked off the lines... I think my dad may still have some... though you have to be careful some are rare and worth some $$$. I would think those would sell... you should try putting one on ebay....
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2012, 08:54:37 am »
Great idea!!

I have never  really thought about collecting glass insulator lamps but it sure sounds appealing.  Currently, I am way too busy collecting and restoring fireplace doors.

(Sorry about that, I just couldn't resist.) 

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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2012, 11:19:36 am »
ok... more questions.. did you paint the pipe fittings... can you post more pictures of it...
can you show the inside of the insulators to see how you put the sockets in?.. I think
I'm gonna make one.... again very cool..
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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2012, 11:46:46 am »
I got a few valuable insulators in the lots that I bought, I always make sure I look them up before I start drilling...I would have been a little upset if I have found out that I was drilling a $100 piece!

Eric, I'll shoot you a PM
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2012, 06:49:29 am »
Very neat! What wattage bulb and what size base are they? Those are super-cool, I love the industrial look.
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« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2012, 07:30:07 am »
Quote from: bcharlton on January 30, 2012, 08:54:37 am
Great idea!!

I have never  really thought about collecting glass insulator lamps but it sure sounds appealing.  Currently, I am way too busy collecting and restoring fireplace doors.

(Sorry about that, I just couldn't resist.) 

BC

I have a set you can have! See the General Chit Chat thread I started on the topic.  Lol
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« Reply #19 on: February 09, 2012, 10:05:19 am »
It's nice that a "little humor" is still considered a valuable resource from most of the members on the board.

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