One day I'm going to build a lamp.

Tools and Materials:

Drill and 3/8" drill bit
Sharp utility knife
Screwdriver
Safety Glasses
Hacksaw

Lamp base
Lamp kit (Lamp cord with plug attached, lamp socket, neck, tension harp)
Lamp rod
Nut and bolt to fit lamp rod
Lampshade for a tension harp
From: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/MakeALamp