Fixing a Lampholder to a piece of wood

Richard Hobbs — Thu, 30 May 2024 13:11:36 +0000

There are a few ways to fix a lampholder onto a piece of wood, here we will show you the options you can use.

There are 3 main fixing methods, however in addition to these 3 main methods there are batten lampholders with require no fixing to be installed prior, all explained below.

Backplate

This is a Brass 25mm plate with 3 fixing holder for countersunk screw.

The standard plate is 25mm in diameter and has a 10mm or 1/2" male thread in the centre dependent on the version you require.

Small screws needed, 3.5mm x 16mm countersunk or similar.

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Wood Nipple

This wood nipple has a fine thread in one end to screw into the lampholder and a coarse thread in the other to fix into the wood.

With the nipples, you will ideally need to use a lampholder with a thread lock, so the lampholder can be locked onto the nipple to allow you to screw it into the wood.

These are good if you don't want to see the fixing item used to hold the lampholder.

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All thread rod

Normally 10mm diameter is used as there are lots of different lengths to choose from.

The great thing about these is stability. Ideal if you want to raise the lampholder above the wood.

You would drill a 9.5mm (need to test drill dependent on wood density) hole in the wood and glue it in place, ensuring the height is set right to add an all thread cover if raising the lampholder. Try to get as much as possible into the wood.

One benefit with this option is you can easily slide an all threaded rod cover over this if you want to extend the lampholder away from the wooden base.

Here are a couple of links:

All threaded rods

All threaded tube covers

Batten Lampholder

Batten lampholders are lampholders with a wide round base with 2 or 3 fixing holes.

These have large bases, so not always something that can be used in all designs.

The main benefit with these is the ease of install, you do not need to install a fixing point first.

View our ranges below

ES | E27 | Edison Screw

BC | B22 | Bayonet Cap

What is a Backplate?

Richard Hobbs — Thu, 30 May 2024 09:33:35 +0000

The backplate is a brass round disk with 3 fixings holes that is designed to be mounted onto a piece of wood.

This was the old school way of attaching lampholders onto table and floor standing lamps, and is commonly seen in older style fittings.

However, the older fittings would have had a 1/2″ thread on it, the most common option now is the 10mm.

Below are images and dimensions of the 10mm version.

The 1/2″ have the same base size and thickness, just the thread size is different.

Simply install the backplate with 3x wood screws. We recommend 1/2″ no 6 wood screws, as the countersunk hole on the backplate will ensure the screw is flush.

To finish the look off, we have a selection of covers that will slide over the thread to hide the brass plate + screw heads.