Camshaft Lamp NJFBOA group buy

[nj85z28]

*This thread was edited by NJ85Z28 on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM to add photos and retype information and prices

I have 3 basic options for the cam lamps.

Option A- Walnut wood colored base with white or black shade with sprocket ~ $95

Option B- Black pine base with white or black shade with sprocket ~ $105

Option C- Walnut or black with black or white shade WITHOUT sprocket ~ $85

Theres other color shades out there too I can put on there. Just specify what you need, or you can supply your own.

Each lamp comes with a 13w (equivalent to a 60w) energy saver


You can supply your own cam or sprocket or other parts you want me to use, please PM me for more information.

They all come with a silver wire. If you would like a white or brown wire please request it.


I am now using LS cams and sprockets.

I do have some older SBC Gen 1 cams I can use if you request it.

The original prototype lamp pictured below is using an LS cam with no sprocket on a walnut base with a white shade. The shade pictured requires a harp.

The black lamp pictured is using a SBC cam with an LT1 sprocket supplied by BlackbirdWS6, on a black lacquered pine base.

Each base is handmade. Pictured, the american black walnut base was lacquered with 4 coats and a sanding in between. It was cut shaped and hand sanded up to 320 grit so it looks very nice.


All proceeds are going to pay my medical bills. I have been out of work nearly a year now and I have facets disease which is a disease in which your spinal discs degenerate. It is very painful and I have been seeing alot of doctors and getting alot of procedures done on my back. My health insurance is terminated as of 8/31 because I dont have enough work hours. However at this time I cannot work with the condition I am in.


PAYMENTS-

I prefer PAYPAL nj85z28@hotmail.com or cash in person. I would also take a check or money order

GETTING YOUR LAMP

Theres a variety of ways to do this. I live a mile from Garden State Parkway exit 58. Either-

A. Meet on the GSP at a rest area
B. Pick up at my house
C. Pick up at a NJFBOA meet
D. Shipping.

If you live far or just prefer it to be shipped, I have no problem doing so. Please add $15 to your payment. I think $15 is fair as a flat rate to anyone in the club

EBAY - If you see my lamps on ebay and you are a club member dont buy through them. The price here at NJFBOA is much better and as promised its group buy pricing.

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Group buy participants-

1. Blackbirdws6 COMPLETE
2. WildBillyT (paid in full)
3. Snuffles (2) COMPLETE
4. NastyEllEssWon (pending)
5. MyFirstZ (providing shaft)
6. LTb1ow (providing own shaft)
7. Wsex (only if its black chrome)
8. 2kblackgtp (2) (black base/white shade) (pending)
9. mark68 (black/black) COMPLETE

[sweetbmxrider]

Hahaha that's awesome! Any discount if you send in your own camshaft?

[MyFirstZ]

Hahaha that's awesome! Any discount if you send in your own camshaft?

Very cool, inspiring

X2

[Blackbirdws6]

I would be down for one. Black shade with a black base. I have a cam sprocket on the wall I could send to have that added.

[nj85z28]

awesome.

and if you guys wanted to send your own camshaft to me then yes i can take some off.

if anyone has some cam sprockets to send along that would be great too. if i had one i would have made this one that way.

if thats something you guys want to do then PM me for my address

[nj85z28]

I also wanted to just add that these are really for a good cause too.. the money isnt just going to some bullcrap.

Just a quick summary for you guys who dont really know me, I've been a union electrician for over 10 years. I hurt my back very badly and have been getting surgeries and stuff. I have worked one extremely painful month this year and now the fund administrators for my health benefits are pulling the plug and tossing me onto COBRA which costs about $450 a month because I dont have enough work hours to qualify. I cant afford NOT to have health insurance because of my ongoing health problems and we have a 6 month old baby who also relies on it.

[ins0mnia24]

Find some kind of Gear or Sprocket for the base and it would look great

[nj85z28]

Find some kind of Gear or Sprocket for the base and it would look great

working on it ;)

[WayFast84]

This doesn't include the shade does it?

[MyFirstZ]

Il send my own camshaft down. Shoot me a pm

[nj85z28]

This doesn't include the shade does it?

yes it does. if your not sure if you want one give me a few days to get the black ones done and you'll definitely want one.

[LTb1ow]

What zip code are you in?

[nj85z28]

08087

[NastyEllEssWon]

glad to help you out man, also kinda for my own wants, not many people make them in these areas :D im down for one but wanting to see what one looks like with the sprocket...it sounds delicious :D

black shade of course :D

[nj85z28]

glad to help you out man, also kinda for my own wants, not many people make them in these areas :D im down for one but wanting to see what one looks like with the sprocket...it sounds delicious :D

black shade of course :D

:) starting on it tonight. im guessing black will be the most popular so im going to make a few extras

[LTb1ow]

Cool, I am usually down at LBI a few times during the week so I can drop off my LT1 cam for a lamp conversion.

[coolmanvette75]

Let me know how much. I dont have a stock cam to give you yet tho (will have one in a few months). Def would make a nice addition to my dorm room...

[Snuffles]

I'd be down for two ... pending pics of sprocket/black shade.

[nj85z28]

you got it snuffles!! im just waiting on parts at the moment. i should have pics of the black ones up in the next day or two. im assuming that those will be what everyone wants so im gearing up for them

[BigAls87Z28]

I still have to look for those two you asked me about. I'll call ya sometime tomorrow

[WSex]

thinking about getting one depending on price if you get it chromed
black chrome preferably

[WildBillyT]

thinking about getting one depending on price if you get it chromed
black chrome preferably

"Getting it chromed" and "depending on price" seem mutually exclusive to me.

[WSex]

"Getting it chromed" and "depending on price" seem mutually exclusive to me.

what i meant was i wont pay 3 times over for it chromed.
because obviously the standard price is at the top.

[Mike]

what i meant was i wont pay 3 times over for it chromed.
because obviously the standard price is at the top.

So you want him to find a chrome plater, pay to get a small batch of items done, and then not figure that into the price?

[WSex]

So you want him to find a chrome plater, pay to get a small batch of items done, and then not figure that into the price?

just findout how much it is to get it chromeplated and give people the option.
my 2 cents
whats so hard to understand?

and yes obviously factor it into the price

[Mike]

It's easy to understand. But without him even getting that info you stated you wouldn't pay 3 times the base price. Meaning you wouldn't pay 225 dollars.

All I was saying was that without a bulk order chrome or black chrome or whatever, it will probably be more than that.

Since you were a dick I'll be one too

What's so hard to understand about that?

[WSex]

It's easy to understand. But without him even getting that info you stated you wouldn't pay 3 times the base price. Meaning you wouldn't pay 225 dollars.

All I was saying was that without a bulk order chrome or black chrome or whatever, it will probably be more than that.

Since you were a dick I'll be one too

What's so hard to understand about that?

i just want an estimate. i understood everything but obviously no one did.
but thank you for responding on behalf of the man making the product.

[BonzoHansen]

i just want an estimate. i understood everything but obviously no one did.
but thank you for responding on behalf of the man making the product.

$750

[nj85z28]

$750

:thumbsup:

I can maybe call around to find out about this chroming but honestly I've never had it done on anything and have no idea about what it may cost. I dont think it would be an option because it will probably raise the price considerably. If you wanted to have it chromed and then send it to me that may be a better idea.

Also if anybody wants to put a deposit or pay in full or just donate to my medical bills :) my paypal is nj85z28@hotmail.com just giving the option. I'll be working on these some more tonight now that i have a bunch more cams to play with.

[cdacda13]

I know my dad has several old camshafts(original Lt1 and up and crankshafts) that are pitted and can't be used any more. When I get more information about them I'll see what's up. He has a very large collection of parts lying around he is looking to get rid out.
If you are looking for old parts to turn around, let me know what you're looking for. I know he is looking to get rid of some of the parts he has.

[Blackbirdws6]

Just gave my deposit to Steve. :)

[WildBillyT]

Steve,

One of the cams I sent you has a part number of 3863144. If you can set that one aside, I'll buy a lamp made from it. Also, if you want me to share this with the guys over on the Nova site I will do so.

[nj85z28]

Steve,

One of the cams I sent you has a part number of 3863144. If you can set that one aside, I'll buy a lamp made from it. Also, if you want me to share this with the guys over on the Nova site I will do so.

Yes I will do that for you no problem.

I plan on making alot of these things so spread the word if you like and they can contact me here or my email (nj85z28@hotmail.com also is my paypal address).

I want to make ford and dodge ones too for those guys if theres interest. Right now im sticking to the chevys until this group buy is finished.

I showed you the pics of them all cleaned up right? I gotta post them as before/after. I just finished drilling one out about a half hour ago. Just so everyone knows im not doing some cheapo crap by taping or zip tieing the wiring down the back like the ones ive seen on other sites and fleabay. im doing it the right way. the LS1 cams are much easier because they're hollow already!!

Another update I got a sprocket from blackbirdws6 today while i was working at his house and i got the black lacquer and all the parts for the black ones including the shade so once i give the sprocket a good polishing on the buffing wheels and clean the whole thing up and assemble it after making the base I'll have some photos up. I've been waiting on the sprocket.

Also I found a guy on fleabay with LS1 sprockets for $10 and he has more than 10. Im waiting to find out if he will combine shipping on them and then I'm going to buy them all. I have a few LS1 cams coming in the mail tuesday from florida. some guy on tech gave me a great deal on them.

If you happen to see an LS cam for a good price (i would say $30 is the MAX, but FREE is better ;) ) Please pick them up for my little project.

[sweetbmxrider]

Would you do a crank? I'd be pretty interested but don't know how much that sumbitch would weigh :lol:

[nj85z28]

Would you do a crank? I'd be pretty interested but don't know how much that sumbitch would weigh :lol:

Sure I would. Its gonna be heavy as hell!! But Ill do it

[sweetbmxrider]

Hmmn, I'll try and source one then I'll be in touch. How much would you get for one?

[LTb1ow]

Hmmn, I'll try and source one then I'll be in touch. How much would you get for one?

I can prob drop it off for you, I gotta find my old LT1 cam and I will be headed down.

[nj85z28]

Hmmn, I'll try and source one then I'll be in touch. How much would you get for one?

how much would i get for making the lamp? i dont think it would be much more than the camshaft. thats if i can drill it out and how much cleaning i need to do on it. just make sure its not forged. i went through wildbillys camshafts pretty easily

[nj85z28]

Also dont forget guys it would really help me out if I got a few deposits. I'm only asking $20 for the deposit. Just because I need to buy materials of course.

If you want to wait a day or two to see the black one with the sprocket I understand. I think everyone is waiting for that.

its nj85z28@hotmail.com for paypal or you can send me a check or cash if you want. just PM for the address.

thanks!

[MyFirstZ]

Il send a deposit in a few weeks after I get mine cleane, prepped and pay off vacation

[2kblackgtp]

Would you be willing to do a black base with white shade? I was going to build a few of these for myself before I saw you were making them, and it's for a very good cause. Cobra sucks. I'd want 2 of them

[nj85z28]

Would you be willing to do a black base with white shade? I was going to build a few of these for myself before I saw you were making them, and it's for a very good cause. Cobra sucks. I'd want 2 of them

Sure thing! I'll put you on the list for two. That no problem with the white shade/black base. I found alot of different options for the shades I'll post up later in case anyone else wants to mix/match.

[nj85z28]

OK guys I just need a quick count how many people would prefer the walnut colored base?

[NastyEllEssWon]

OK guys I just need a quick count how many people would prefer the walnut colored base?



would need to see the black first :D

[nj85z28]

;)

We spent some time this weekend drilling these sbc cams from WildBillyT and making the bases. The new bases are bigger around to accommodate the sprocket gear.

Also a few minor changes from the first one I built, for the black bases, I also have a black lamp socket with a black pullchain as opposed to the original which i used a push button type socket.

Here is a quick shot of one of the black bases. this one is made from pine, it has 3 coats of sealer and about 5 of black lacquer. I want it to dry for a full 24 hours before assembly but the rest of it is ready to go. In this photo it is not finished yet, it still needs a final buffing, so you may notice some imperfections. But it is so shiny and deep you can see your reflection in it. Ill have the assembled photos later tonight.

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[Blackbirdws6]

Crossing fingers to see mine with the sprocket tonight :)

[WildBillyT]

I'd go with walnut. Are you clear coating them after cleaning up the lobes?

[nj85z28]

I'd go with walnut. Are you clear coating them after cleaning up the lobes?

I was thinking about doing it.. but havent yet no. I'm undecided. I might try it out and see how it looks.


Blackbird i have the base just drying and need to buff it up and give the cam a final polish and assembly.


I got some more LS cams today ( a day earlier than expected ) so i have my work cut out for me.

[Blackbirdws6]

Blackbird i have the base just drying and need to buff it up and give the cam a final polish and assembly.


Can't wait!

[nj85z28]

oh also i buffed that sprocket up real nice with the big buffing wheels. as i did so oil that was soaked into it came out everywhere. it was a humorous surprise:) it really shined up nice though

[nj85z28]

Just have a final polish to do before its 100% so the pics may show a little dirt and discoloring from me working on it but for the most part this one is DONE. The sprocket came from and this lamp belongs to BlackbirdWS6. The cam is one of Wildbillys SBC roller cams.

For the guys wanting LS cams- I got 3 of them in the mail monday. Just waiting on the timing sprockets to come. Otherwise the rest of the parts are ready to assemble and the bases are made.

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[Jersey Mike]

You're making it so hard to resist! :lol: Looks awesome--I'm definitely digging it. Great work!

[Blackbirdws6]

That looks great!

[nj85z28]

You're making it so hard to resist! :lol: Looks awesome--I'm definitely digging it. Great work!

thanks :) i feel really good about it now. I think once you see the LS1 Cams with the sprockets on a black base you wont be able to control yourself anymore :) i know i cant help but display them all over the house haha. my wife loves them so its cool but how many damn lamps does one living room need she asked..

i tried to take some really detailed photos but theres some parts you really cant see. we made special plates to cap off the top of the cam where the lamp holder sits. The lampholders themselves are black unlike the first model which was gold. On the bottom the nuts are counter sunk and I used three round felt pads (four will wobble ;)) so it wont scratch on anything (and so i dont have to put a groove in the base for the wiring). They have silver 12 foot cords and black pull chains. I had this idea I'm going to try out for the pull chains a bit later using old GM keys...I think you guys will love it. Its all very clean and very sturdy. I really think if it fell the only damage would be to the floor to be honest. Not that I'm going to test that theory...

Glad everyone likes them so far

[sweetbmxrider]

What was the price if you provided cam and sprocket for a black one?

Also, would you be able to use a lifter for the bottom of the pull chain? I have plenty of those :lol:

[Jersey Mike]

That lifter idea is really cool, as is the spark plug pull. I can't wait to see your upcoming pictures.

[nj85z28]

I could probably do a lifter or spark plug pull. Ill have to dig up a few lifters and figure something out.

[sweetbmxrider]

I threw a bunch in a box with a cam and sprocket coming your way via dump truck delivery. If you gut the lifter and drill a hole through the end cap, feed the chain through and crimp/connect something to the chain so it can't pass through the hole, and reassemble with no internals, should work pretty good :)

[nj85z28]

I threw a bunch in a box with a cam and sprocket coming your way via dump truck delivery. If you gut the lifter and drill a hole through the end cap, feed the chain through and crimp/connect something to the chain so it can't pass through the hole, and reassemble with no internals, should work pretty good :)

Sounds great! Looking forward to working on it

[nj85z28]

Just so everyone reading this is aware. I edited my original post just now to clean it up. The original post was made when the first lamp was built and alot of things were brought up and added or changed. Ive had alot of questions about shipping and pricing differences.

Like I originally said the black with the sprocket would be a little more. The reason is that the black parts a little more, the base takes more work and lacquer to get that deep black shine, and I bought the sprockets in bulk.

I also added my paypal information and whatever else was important.

Thanks everyone for the kind words I'm very pleased with these and I think everyone will be extremely happy with them

If theres any questions just PM me :)

[Blackbirdws6]

Steve was in the area today so we arranged to meet up so he could deliver the lamp. I think the lamp came out great! There is a lot of work put into this with a lot of little details. Even the wife thought this was nice enough to put in our house and not in the garage. I like that he included a CFL lamp as well. Below are some pics I took. I am going to get a spark plug or something else to hang from the pull cord.

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[sweetbmxrider]

If BLS approves, I can't wait to get mine :)

[NastyEllEssWon]

goddamn DAT SPROCKET!

[nj85z28]

Thank you brian, Im very happy that you are so pleased with it. Last night ltb1low dropped off some parts for sweetbmxrider and along with them were some old lifters im going to fashion into something for the pull chains. I'll see how it goes but I'll be sure to send you one to attach to your lamp too. Also thanks for taking those pictures, even with my nikon d3000 i can seem to take good photos..I actually borrowed these pictures you took for my ebay ad and ls1tech ad.

Just an update for everyone waiting for a lamp- All the parts are ready to assemble I'm just waiting on my sprocket delivery which is scheduled for Monday. Once they arrive and are cleaned/buffed up I can assemble them and get them to you guys.

[Blackbirdws6]

I would love a lifter pull chain and no problem borrowing the pictures. Good luck with the rest of the sales.

[MyFirstZ]

So when I send my cam out after I clean it and prep it to how I want you have the sprockets?

[nj85z28]

Yes. PM me a little in advance so I know the box is on its way so I have the rest of the parts ready to go. That way I can put it all together and maybe get it back out in the mail the following day

[MyFirstZ]

Alrighty will do

[nj85z28]

is it an LS cam?

[MyFirstZ]

Yes sir

[nj85z28]

Quick update the sprockets I was waiting for came in so a few lamps will be done in the next day or two and delivered/shipped

[MyFirstZ]

My cam is almost ready to be shipped hopefully by froday i can get it out the door.

[nj85z28]

Alright guys, you wanted it. You asked for it, so here it is.. the Holy Grail...or the phantom edition..whatever you want to call it. The definition of badass.

LS1 Cam. LS1 Timing Sprocket. Black base. Black Shade. Black lampholder. Black chain. Lifter pull chain.

This one belongs to Mark68...honestly I'm sad to see it go..I think its my favorite so far...but I'm packing it up for shipping shortly...Hope you like it!


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[Blackbirdws6]

Looks great!

[sweetbmxrider]

Lifter pull is dope!!!

[nj85z28]

Lifter pull is dope!!!

It was a great idea. Im hoping to finish yours in the next few days. I lost a few days waiting on parts to arrive for the ls cams but then a miracle happened. I found out i was only 24 hours shy of my benefits so i called my union and they pulled some strings and got me a job up north for the 3 days i needed. Now i should qualify through december. So there was 3 days i got nothing done on the lamps. I figured you guys would understand

[NastyEllEssWon]

im liking the lifter pull chain. just looking at it though i think it would be sick if you could find a way to get some sort of eye hook at the top under the shade to route the pull chain through to get the pull chain to hang out to the side about an inch away from the cam :D

[Mark68]

Great looking lamp Steve....and it's all mine!!! Thanks for coming up with this really unique/killer item. I'm definitely a happy camper now!

[Jersey Mike]

Alright guys, you wanted it. You asked for it, so here it is.. the Holy Grail...or the phantom edition..whatever you want to call it. The definition of badass.

LS1 Cam. LS1 Timing Sprocket. Black base. Black Shade. Black lampholder. Black chain. Lifter pull chain.

This one belongs to Mark68...honestly I'm sad to see it go..I think its my favorite so far...but I'm packing it up for shipping shortly...Hope you like it!


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Okay, I don't care if I don't have a place to put it. I want this!

[LTb1ow]

Okay, I don't care if I don't have a place to put it. I want this!

Put your money where your mouth is :lol:

[nj85z28]

im liking the lifter pull chain. just looking at it though i think it would be sick if you could find a way to get some sort of eye hook at the top under the shade to route the pull chain through to get the pull chain to hang out to the side about an inch away from the cam :D

Good idea, I can easily do that. I have all the drills/taps i would need. Ill have to test it out

[nj85z28]

and I just finished these- a matching set of LS1 phantoms for Snuffles. Just need to put on the shades. crappy iphone pic for now until i take some with the nikon

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/nj85z28/280653_10151133398524162_1331478194_o.jpg

[Jersey Mike]

Put your money where your mouth is :lol:

I intend to. Now if only I had an LS1 cam sitting here I could polish up and send in!
If I can't source a spare one from someone local, I may wind up just buying one of the ones Steve has in his inventory.

That newest style looks fantastic, man. You hit it out of the park and I'm excited to own one!

[sweetbmxrider]

im liking the lifter pull chain. just looking at it though i think it would be sick if you could find a way to get some sort of eye hook at the top under the shade to route the pull chain through to get the pull chain to hang out to the side about an inch away from the cam :D

I would love this too. I just couldn't think of a way it could be pulled off.

[Blackbirdws6]

I would love this too. I just couldn't think of a way it could be pulled off.

Steve puts a nice top mounting plate on these right under the lamp holder itself. I bet I could remove one of the bolts, slip a small metal bracket in there and bolt it back down. The metal bracket would have a small hole on the end so the pull chain will be moved over a touch. Once I get the my lifter pull chain from Steve I will try this out.

[Mark68]

Sounds like a good idea Brian. I'll have to try that out on mine. It will look better if it's hanging out a little from the cam.

[nj85z28]

I have all the tools to tap it for the eye bolt. I just want to try it on maybe another cam first. I dont want to screw up the ones that are done already just in case its too hard to drill through the lobe. I can make something up like brian suggested and bolt it with the plate.

I intend to. Now if only I had an LS1 cam sitting here I could polish up and send in!
If I can't source a spare one from someone local, I may wind up just buying one of the ones Steve has in his inventory.

That newest style looks fantastic, man. You hit it out of the park and I'm excited to own one!

Its no big deal if you dont have one around. I'm getting the cams and sprockets in bulk from this guy who has a junkyard or something. he sells on ebay and tech so we worked out an arrangement. I think only 1 person has supplied their own cam so far aside from WildBilly. Brian supplied his own gear for the test mule, but Most everyone else has just been buying the whole package from me. Unless you have a cam that holds sentimental value then there really is no need to source one out. Just PM me and let me know either way if I need to supply the gear then I have to order an extra one. I have been buying them in sets ;)

Glad everyone is happy with them! I have about 4 or 5 of them scattered around the living room right now either waiting to be shipped or picked up

[NastyEllEssWon]

I have all the tools to tap it for the eye bolt. I just want to try it on maybe another cam first. I dont want to screw up the ones that are done already just in case its too hard to drill through the lobe. I can make something up like brian suggested and bolt it with the plate.



Its no big deal if you dont have one around. I'm getting the cams and sprockets in bulk from this guy who has a junkyard or something. he sells on ebay and tech so we worked out an arrangement. I think only 1 person has supplied their own cam so far aside from WildBilly. Brian supplied his own gear for the test mule, but Most everyone else has just been buying the whole package from me. Unless you have a cam that holds sentimental value then there really is no need to source one out. Just PM me and let me know either way if I need to supply the gear then I have to order an extra one. I have been buying them in sets ;)

Glad everyone is happy with them! I have about 4 or 5 of them scattered around the living room right now either waiting to be shipped or picked up



lol its nice to see how well this has worked out for you going from you offering up electrical work to me giving you an idea and you running with it. now i just need to get paid so i can dump some cash down :D damn this once a month payment lol

[nj85z28]

lol its nice to see how well this has worked out for you going from you offering up electrical work to me giving you an idea and you running with it. now i just need to get paid so i can dump some cash down :D damn this once a month payment lol

LOL yea it turned out great so far. no worries, i dont plan on stopping production on these any time soon. i still have ones im working on almost every day and it seems like everyone is happy with them and i keep getting more orders. i want to get on a vette forum and offer them up there too because I'm sure they will move but I want to get the majority of my njfboa guys done first.

Whenever you are ready.

Just let me know what colors and stuff so I can have the parts made, drilled and ready, and I can order the right number of gears/cams. they come from texas or something so it takes a few days to get here and in the meantime the bases are made and the hardware, etc. theres some stuff we gotta make that you just cant go out and buy like the plates and some of the hardware

[nj85z28]

Two more lamps delivered to a happy member. Please send me pics!! I forgot to take good photos of the pair i delivered today :)

[nj85z28]

Update for you guys waiting i had an insane week, so didnt get much done unfortunately, i will have a bunch done in the next few days. Sorry for any delays. A friend passed away among other bad things, and with labor day weekend my parts didnt come as soon as i hoped!!

[sweetbmxrider]

I spoke with Steve today. If anyone wants to touch base with him, feel free to pm me for his number. He's had a lot going on recently and I told him to take care of his priorities before worrying about my lamp. And the old lt1 camshaft broke his drill bit :lol: Damn those lt1s!

[Jersey Mike]

I spoke with Steve today. If anyone wants to touch base with him, feel free to pm me for his number. He's had a lot going on recently and I told him to take care of his priorities before worrying about my lamp. And the old lt1 camshaft broke his drill bit :lol: Damn those lt1s!

Was actually wondering about this/him today, as I remember him texting me some time last week with some personal issues. Didn't want to bother him, but glad to know he's alright. Like you, I'd rather him get his personal problems in order before worrying about finishing my lamp. I'm sure most everyone else feels the same way.

[nj85z28]

Hey everyone, sorry for the absence. i have had the month from hell. everything was completely bad. 2 deaths, a broken truck, a screwed up cell phone & no internet, bank account and paypal frozen over some bullcrap, insurance cancelled, car insurance cancelled and drivers license suspended. a lamp got busted in the mail an LT1 cam killed my drill.. yea its been a hell of a month. SOO sorry to anyone who may have thought I ran off lol. I tried to touch base with everyone who had left a deposit and keep them up to date on the progress of their lamps, which has been super slow.i just havent came on the website very often unfortunately.

Mark68s lamp unfortunately was damaged by UPS. I am currently going through an insurance claim with them so everyone please consider picking them up. My heart broke when he emailed me about the damage.

Adam dropped off an LT cam and sprocket back in august, since i had been drilling the SBC cams anyway i took a shot at it. they are thinner and harder than the SBC cams, and two bits snapped off in the middle of drilling, one went through the side and during the melee my drill broke. so that was a setback. i did speak to adam and offered to swap out an LS cam at no additional charge and he was cool with it.

Since I had some time today and was feeling much better physically and not in as much pain I figured I would play with the lamps and worked on jersey mikes and finished adams. i added a standoff like somebody suggested. it started off as some random hook i found in a coffee can of old hardware, i heated it hammered it bent it shaped it and then polished it, drilled and tapped out a lobe in the LS cam and made it happen. I think it looks awesome, but decide for yourself. Im trying to engineer a way to make a retrofit kit for those guys who want the lifter pull chain..its heavy and i noticed in our living room when someone walked across the floor quickly it would clang against the cam. it didnt bother me but not much does. so i figured i would figure this out. Mark68, snuffles and blackbird if your reading this ill send you out one as soon as i make them.

Heres a photo of Adams lamp...the Firebird is there for show, but that too is for sale

Im still taking orders and getting these back on track. Thank you everyone for your patience during this hard time for me and my family

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/nj85z28/ADAMSLAMP.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks great Steve. Glad to hear you are making progress on these. Can't wait for the lifter pull chain for mine.

[sweetbmxrider]

Yeah that's pretty much perfect.

[nj85z28]

Yeah that's pretty much perfect.

Thank you. I spent a little bit more time on it than usual, figuring out what to do with the pull chain and all that. I'm very happy with it. This lamp started out as the brown based one without the cam gear that was built first. It was the prototype, and without the gear on it one my sister in laws dogs i think knocked it over and it looked a little crooked to me, so I took it all apart and made it into a completely new setup since the LT cam was toast. Like with anything else theres a definite learning curve getting to the point of perfection and I think since we started using the black bases and cam gears and different electrical parts they really turned into something extremely beautiful. Every time I post a picture on facebook I end up with 2 more orders or more. But the NJFBOA guys here are my top priority.

Also, if you know somebody whos into mopars or fords that may want one, Ill be building a MOPAR cam lamp in the next few weeks. A good friend of mine out in detroit saw the photos on facebook and is sending me his old mopar cam to build with. It should be interesting to see the differences, and maybe this can open up a whole new group of people.

[Blackbirdws6]

Some ford nut should send you 4 cams from to make some nutty 4-post lamp. I would be that guy if I had one.

[sweetbmxrider]

Sounds like an end table to me Brian :lol:

[Blackbirdws6]

Sounds like an end table to me Brian :lol:

That would be an engine block table.

[nj85z28]

my little top secret project ive been designing is a camshaft table lamp. almost like a bankers lamp. that and im toying with LEDs and stuff. I'll have some interesting stuff coming out since it looks like i wont be back to work any time soon. gotta pay the bills somehow.

[LTb1ow]

Steve, I will be down again prob this weekend at somepoint if you want to avoid shipping Adam's light.

[sweetbmxrider]

Steve, I will be down again prob this weekend at somepoint if you want to avoid shipping Adam's light.

That would be nice but I think we are going to go shoot clay with Brian and Taylor if he wants to go? Oh and you too if you make up your mind :lol:

[nj85z28]

just let me know

[IROCZman15]

woah. missed this post, but i havent been on here in a while. been busy buying ahouse and moving, etc

#1. i hope you make enough $ to help pay your medical bills


#2 I WANT ONE OF THESE LAMPS if you are still making them

#3. i read the whole 5 pages of this post,a nd it looks like you are backed up with a bunch of orders and retro-fit kits etc. let me know when you have time to make one up for me. i'll paypal you over the $ and my detailed order.. which will probably be:

LS1 cam and polished sprocket
on a black stand
with black shade
and lifter pull chain with the bracket that moves the pull chain away frm the cam an inch or so.


pm me or email or whatever when you get caught up on the other orders, these things looks amazing and i've always wanted a quality piece like this for me end table. nice work

[nj85z28]

thanks! im almost caught up and still taking orders. so whenever you are ready just shoot me a PM, Thanks!

[IROCZman15]

pm sent

[nj85z28]

PM returned

Mark68 I sent you an email earlier, keep an eye out for a box from USPS

Jersey Mikes is done,

Adams is done,

IROCZman i should have done by friday!

Is anyone looking for the wood base? or keep going with the black? :)

and guys im fighting with verizon wireless over my bill right now so if you try to call me i havent skipped town ;) as far as everything else i had going on, its finally starting to get back on track which is a great feeling.

[Jersey Mike]

PM returned

Mark68 I sent you an email earlier, keep an eye out for a box from USPS

Jersey Mikes is done,

Adams is done,

IROCZman i should have done by friday!

Is anyone looking for the wood base? or keep going with the black? :)

and guys im fighting with verizon wireless over my bill right now so if you try to call me i havent skipped town ;) as far as everything else i had going on, its finally starting to get back on track which is a great feeling.


:dancing:

[nj85z28]

:dancing:

:thumbsup: Ill try to call you tomorrow if my phone is turned back on.

[sweetbmxrider]

Picked up my lamp from Steve yesterday, it is awesome! Really just can't do it any better than he is and with the lifter pull chain and the small offset, its just cool **** :lol: Steve is a great guy, don't hesitate to do business with him. Showed some off of jsfboa clowns a great time. My shoulder can testify to that :lol:

[Blackbirdws6]

My shoulder is a nice rainbow but it was a good time. :)

[Jersey Mike]

I don't know what's going on with your shoulders, but I get more excited for my lamp every time I see this thread in my subscriptions!

[sweetbmxrider]

Oh just turned some orange clay discs into dust :lol:

[nj85z28]

Meeting everyone was very cool, I had a great time too. we gotta do it again soon, and bring more of the arsenal out ;) Glad you really love your lamp! I should have new pictures up tonight for you Mike :) . Adam if you dont mind can you take some shots of your lamp for me?

[sweetbmxrider]

Yeah I plan on it next time I have equipment with me.

[nj85z28]

Hey guys, please check out my new page on facebook for the cam lamps. If you have photos of your lamp Id LOVE it if youd share them on the page. Its just so I have a place to keep the photos and be able to share them with the rest of the world without giving access to my personal photos and family stuff. CLICK LIKE AND SHARE!! Thanks!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SG-Camshaft-Lamps/289707274466702

[nj85z28]

Heres the page URL again. Its set up with an easier name now that I was allowed.

https://www.facebook.com/Camshaftlamps


The MINI cam lamp will be built to order, the first was sold already. I'm hoping the buyer sends some really good photos for me to use as I ran out of time yesterday and my buyer was on a time constraint as well for meeting up.

[Jersey Mike]

Steve,
I can't stop looking at the two lamps. My brother was floored by the Mini, and it made a great birthday gift. Thanks so much man!

As for the normal lamp, the shade, the base, the sprocket and lifter are all perfect. I think you really hit it out of the park, and I've been proudly display this piece and show it off to friends and family since you delivered it yesterday! No one has been short of impressed :cheers:

These things look amazing in person! I'll see what I can do about getting someone local to take some nice photos for you.


To anyone on the fence, I highly recommend buying from Steve. He's extremely easy to work with, and went beyond the extra mile... About 250 extra miles, in my case :bow:

[nj85z28]

Here are some shots of Jersey Mikes' lamps. taken with my iphone so not the best, didnt have time to play with the nikon

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/nj85z28/minicamshaftlamp3.jpg

[nj85z28]

heres another one done. i believe this one belongs to IROCZman15

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/nj85z28/newlamp.jpg

[WSex]

ill take the lifters and sprocket to novembers meet if you wanna pick it up there pr if someone can take it closer to you.

[nj85z28]

sounds good!

[nj85z28]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a quick update on whats going on. I have a few lamps here built and done just ready to go out, we had no power or anything for a while following hurricane sandy and i was placed on emergency storm duty over at the bayway refinery in linden trying to get the power back up so they can produce electricity and gasoline/oil products. im working 7 days a week 12 hour days for the next few weeks so if i dont answer a PM or something i probably just havent had time to get online and i apologize!! my wifes going to be a good girl and get some of them in the mail this week if we arent meeting up! give me a call/text and thanks!

[IROCZman15]

hey steve,

just wanted to check in and see how you are doing down there.

any chance you might be able to ship out my lamp to me ? i sent you a pm and a phone call.

just checking. thanks dave

[IROCZman15]

i got the lamp this past weekend. and i have to say i am very impressed. well built, clean, solid, a nice work of art. i will post some photos of it when i get a chance. awesome product. thanks steve!

[IROCZman15]

here are the photos that i finally got a chance to upload.

[nj85z28]

Thanks! If anyones still interested i have enough parts at this time to assemble 5 more.

[Blackbirdws6]

Sent you a text on the mini lamp Steve. Did you receive it?

[nj85z28]

I have still been having issues with my phone. I didnt get a text that i recall but go ahead and let me know when is good to meet im still working up north near your house. Sorry about that!

[Blackbirdws6]

I have still been having issues with my phone. I didnt get a text that i recall but go ahead and let me know when is good to meet im still working up north near your house. Sorry about that!

No worries. I'm around most of the week and after work as well aside from Thursday.

[nj85z28]

Ok guys sorry if youve been awaiting pm replies or anything!! Ive been extremely busy with work thankfully and still havent gotten my macbook fixed! I still have lamps available if anyone is interested, brian i havent forgotten you! Im up your way every day but after work im ready to pass out somewhere! I have surgery scheduled next saturday up in perth amboy so i will probably swing by beforehand

[edpontiac91]

Steve, I was following your lamp builds for some time and watched your business and quality improve over time. The Mini lamp was going to be my suggestion for the 4 cylinder people (Honda-Toyota etc.) so that might also be a better choice for a kids room, less likely to fall over and hurt something.
My next suggestion is to get a Patent for these. It may seem silly, but if you ever watched the TV show Shark Tank, many a small business started with an idea. If somebody with more help and a larger shop, could turn these out faster and cheaper, you might not have enough friends to keep this business afloat. Good luck with this and I hope it expands into a business that maybe will be your dream job.:nod:

[nj85z28]

Thanks!! Even my most recent ones are drastically more time and cost efficient for me to build, while looking even better at the same time. One example is im using aluminum plates for the top instead of steel, and polishing them to match the cams shine, with two small bolts. Originally i had two large bolts, then later three small bolts with a black steel plate. The aluminum looks better and is easier to make and shape, with less drilling and tapping while achieving a more professional look. Ill post photos shortly for comparison

[IROCZman15]

are you still making the MINI ones? like from 4 cyl camshafts. the desktop ones? i like my lamp so much i might want to get a smaller version for a desk i will have in the basement soon enough. whats the cost on one of those>?

[Mike]

Has anyone seen a cam from a four cylinder? They aren't much shorter to keep calling them mini lamps.

The mini lamp is a cam cut in half

[Jersey Mike]

The mini lamp is a cam cut in half

This.



*edit*
And it is awesome.

[Blackbirdws6]

Keep in touch Steve.

[IROCZman15]

my bad. i assumed he was using a cam from a v4 or motorcycle v4 type engine. gothca im an idiot

[V]

Any chance getting one of a Lambo v12 cam?
I will be looking for a cam myself too. lol

[sweetbmxrider]

That might be pretty sweet.....

[V]

wait... do the lambos even have cams? lol i know the v12 jags did.

[nj85z28]

Hey guys sorry I havent been on much lately, things were very hectic. Anyways,

I have 2 (two) large LS cam lamps ready to go out my door immediately. I built them (black on black with sprockets) and the guy backed out. Not anyone from this club though dont worry :)

Anyway I have TWO ready to go, and since its EASTER I want to put a special price on them of $100 each plus shipping (if it needs to be shipped)

and of course if anybody else wants one who missed them the first time around and gets me paypaled with a deposit before monday i will honor this low price

then monday i start on the OFFICIAL second round of lamps. I have a box of cams ready to turn into something awesome now that I have the time again. also i have some new ideas and plans so maybe if you bought one the first time around you may see something new you love anyways. So please keep checking this thread. Thanks everybody and happy easter!

[sweetbmxrider]

Good to see you back around, Steve! Hope those lamps sell! I love mine, use it everyday.

[WSex]

wait... do the lambos even have cams? lol i know the v12 jags did.

i think solenoid actuators open valves