Last week I issued a challenge to design a book lamp like boutique ones made by Typewriter Boneyard but for a fraction of the cost. Lo and behold, user Richard made a beauty. Using three used books and light fitting parts found at a DIY store, he built this model with two hours of spare time and less than £15. A tip of the hat to you sir for putting together such an impressive (and functioning) model.

Boutique lamp makers Typewriter Boneyard recently released the Book Lamp, a hardcover book with a built-in switch and bulb. But here's the thing: it costs $140. I have a feeling you wonderful fixers can put together a book lamp that looks just as good for a fraction of the price. Think you got what it takes?

And seeing how this it There, I Fixed It, points will also be given to most kludged-together design. LET'S DO THIS

No. Is horizontal lamp. Next question.

(For whatever reason I could only picture this as an exchange between Homer and the Khlav Kalash guy. Don't ask.)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3CNn44uhOE]

Warning, turning on this light makes you slightly visible but extremely hungry.

~NSHA

Unless you have an extra caribiner and light switch laying around. ~Not-So-Handy Andy