[Pask Makes] has used a simple dowel plate before, but this time, decided to build the deluxe version. A thick steel plate is drilled with a series of holes, and then mounted to a wooden block.

The blocks consist of square wooden blocks with holes drilled into them and a bunch of wooden dowels cut to size. [Jonny] adds a wooden box with a hinged lid for storing the blocks in as an added ...

By attaching wooden dowels to the base of your lamp and staining them, you'll introduce texture and color to your lighting, bringing a bit of much-needed character to an otherwise plain piece ...