Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Himmeli Shade! I pulled an old pallet apart...and there were big wood blocks between the layers. They were junk and were placed in the "burn later" pile. Last weekend we lit a smore's fire and I found one of the blocks! Instantly in my head, it became a rustic reclaimed wood lamp... and I rescued it from smore's fodder! Here's how it came to fruition--you can make one too! You will need: 4 by 4" wood block drill and 3/8" drill bit bottle lamp kit &/or pull chain kit coffee stirrer straws wire pliers spray paint (optional) wax or stain (optional) 2 hours I got a bottle lamp kit...but then decided I wanted a pull chain light instead, so I got a pull chain thing. I use my new drill and some drill bits. I drilled in the center of the top of the wood...but not all the way through the bottom. Then I drilled in from the backside until it met up with the center hole. I did