looking for welder in Austin - small job

[Jack Straw 2954]

i have a floor lamp that had an oversized shade - and a very tall harp (picture below) to hold the shade way high above the place where the bulb sits. 

i replaced the shade with a much smaller one - but now because the harp is so tall, the shade sits too high.

so I am looking to hire/pay someone - this could be a shop, or even someone who has the gear at home, whatever - to cut this harp down and then reattach it to make it about 1/3 of its original height

i have looked and looked for replacement harps but because of the unusual shape of its attachment to the lamp, have not found anything.  i have called a couple lamp repair shops, no dice - and looked online for welders - this job seems way too small IMO

anyone have any ideas of someone/somewhere in Austin area who would do something like this?  

here is the harp - I would want the middle section - from the top red tab to the bottom red tab - cut out, and then reattached.  it doesn't matter what it looks like at the end, as it will be covered by the shade

 

[idigTexas 2289]

Why wouldn't you just buy a new lamp harp?  They are inexpensive, come in a variety of sizes, and if you are willing to venture into a Lowes or Home Depot, you can probably have this project completed in an hour or so.  

[Jack Straw 2954]

Just now, idigTexas said:

Why wouldn't you just buy a new lamp harp?  They are inexpensive, come in a variety of sizes, and if you are willing to venture into a Lowes or Home Depot, you can probably have this project completed in an hour or so.  

right, I have tried that, I cannot find a harp that fits - the part where it attaches to the lamp itself - the round part at the bottom (not sure what that is called) is not standard and has a piece that screws it onto the lamp fixture.  and it is a unique and expensive lamp so replacing the lamp itself isn't a desired option either

[idigTexas 2289]

Just now, Jack Straw said:

right, I have tried that, I cannot find a harp that fits - the part where it attaches to the lamp itself - the round part at the bottom (not sure what that is called) is not standard and has a piece that screws it onto the lamp fixture.  and it is a unique and expensive lamp so replacing the lamp itself isn't a desired option either

Ah.  If you are in Austin, I could at least consult this place or one offering similar services.  

[Gil Bang 25975]

does your local high school have a metal shop?  That's a student-level project.  Find some pimply high school incel and slip him a $20.

[Paco 1934]

For a bottle of Hendricks I can get you fixed up this weekend. I'm in Manchaca, can do it Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Send me a PM

[ROFL BOX 6649]

For a bottle of Hendricks I can get you fixed up this weekend. I'm in Manchaca, can do it Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Send me a PM

Jack, you are probably a 45 minute drive away from Paco.

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[Jack Straw 2954]

i think Paco is going to be my man for this.  

appreciate all the responses.

[luke duke 6413]

i think Paco is going to be my man for this.  
appreciate all the responses.

I hope that you have an ample supply of antibiotics. You’re going to need it after visiting Paco.

[Judge Roybeanbag 11819]

12 minutes ago, luke duke said:

I hope that you have an ample supply of antibiotics. You’re going to need it after visiting Paco.

And his lamp is gonna end up like this.

[Paco 1934]

I hope that you have an ample supply of antibiotics. You’re going to need it after visiting Paco.

For most people one shot takes care of it.

Most people.

[Your Mom 4806]

Paco love lamp. 

[TKthunder2 4992]

I would just cut it with a hack saw in the middle, lower it to the height you want, use some JB weld to bond it together the overlap, wrap in electrical tape/black duct tape and call it a day.

[High Plains Drifter 11050]

23 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

does your local high school have a metal shop?  That's a student-level project.  Find some pimply high school incel and slip him a $20.

 

^ 2nd best answer.

 

 

3 hours ago, TKthunder2 said:

I would just cut it with a hack saw in the middle, lower it to the height you want, use some JB weld to bond it together the overlap, wrap in electrical tape/black duct tape and call it a day.

 

^ 1st best answer.

[Gil Bang 25975]

7 hours ago, TKthunder2 said:

I would just cut it with a hack saw in the middle, lower it to the height you want, use some JB weld to bond it together the overlap, wrap in electrical tape/black duct tape and call it a day.

A couple of hose clamps would be better than electrical tape

[TKthunder2 4992]

1 hour ago, Gil Bang said:

A couple of hose clamps would be better than electrical tape

For strength yeah, just was thinking that tape would cover any sharp edges and make it not stand out as much.

[Felix 607]

@Paco is probably going to subcontract it to G Money anyway. 

[Paco 1934]

@Paco is probably going to subcontract it to G Money anyway. 

Well duh. Jack straw and I are going to drink beer while G does the work

[Felix 607]

27 minutes ago, Paco said:

22 hours ago, Felix said:

@Paco is probably going to subcontract it to G Money anyway. 

Well duh. Jack straw and I are going to drink beer while G does the work

Boss moves.