What is a spider fitter?
A spider fitter attaches a lampshade to a lamp base. A lampshade spider consists of metal arms that attach to the inside top rim of the lampshade and join in the center to a hollow round metal disc that looks like a washer.
What are Spider fittings used for in construction?
They are used in glass facades and canopy design and are used to connect multiple panels of glass together. They are designed to take the wind pressure loads and are specially used in areas where silicone and glass fins cannot support the glass. They are available in two way and four way spider fittings.
What is the difference between patch fitting and Spider fitting?
The patch fittings range from the floor springs to the upper pivots required to hold doors to the floor and to the glass structure. Spider fittings are used for exterior application.
What is a lampshade spider fitter?
A spider fitter attaches a lampshade to a lamp base. A lampshade spider fitting connects a lampshade and lamp base together through the use of a harp, saddle and finial.
What does spider fitting lampshade mean?
Lampshades require a means to fit atop a lamp, and the most common option is a spider fitting. A lampshade spider fitting is the series of equidistant thick metal wires or arms that go from the top perimeter of the shade toward the center, where they all connect to a horizontal washerlike ring.
What are the 3 types of lampshades?
The three most common types of lampshade assemblies are: Spider, Uno and Clip-on (see diagram).
What is a spider harp shade?
The spider lamp shade is the most common type of fitter for table and floor lamp shades. Spider fitters sit atop the lamp's harp (the U-shaped metal part of a lamp that fits around and protects the light bulb). Once placed on top of the harp, spider fitters are secured to the lamp by a finial.
How do you install a spider lampshade?
Push the screw attached to the top of the harp through the round central piece of the spider and the finial threads onto it. Secure the shade to the harp. You need a shade with a spider fitting if there is a harp and finial attached to your base or a saddle affixed to the socket of the lamp.
Will any lampshade fit any lamp?
Lampshades come in all shapes and sizes and can be paired with the right sized lamp base when fitted well. The right lampshade can provide an accent to your home's décor. You must know how to measure one to make sure it fits your lamp well. You also need to understand which fittings are ideal for different lamps. .
What are the different types of lampshade fittings?
There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings: spider fittings, uno fittings, and clip-on fittings: Spider Fittings: Spider fittings are the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamps and are used with harps.
What is an UNO fitter?
What is an UNO Fitter? An UNO fitter is a large threaded ring in the middle of the fabric shades top tripod. It is designed to thread onto UNO sockets. UNO sockets have the same matching thread on their socket shell. The most common application for this type of shade and holder is the bridge arm floor lamp.
What is the purpose of putting holes near the top of a metal lampshade?
The holes near the top of the lampshade allow the heat from the lamp to escape. Hot air, being light, rises from the bulb. Cold air moves in through the holes to take the place of the hot air. This allows the lamp to cool down.
Can you convert a spider lamp shade to Uno?
This Slip Uno Adapter Converts your Standard Spider Lampshade to fit on Slip Uno Lamp Base. Uno opening is 1 7/16 which is the most common size, so be sure to measure your bulb socket to make sure the diameter is less than 1 7/16.
How do you find a lampshade that fits you?
To choose the right lamp shade width, measure your lamp base and multiply by two. For a round base, measure straight across; measure diagonally for a square base. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half-inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.
How do you pick the right size lamp shade?
The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base, and one third of the total height of the lamp. So for a 6-inch lamp base, the shade should be at least 12 inches wide. And if the total height of the lamp (including the bulb and harp) is 24 inches, the shade should be 8 inches tall.
What does glass fitter size mean?
The fitter is the outer diameter of the lip which is inserted into the fixture's shade holder. This will measure a little less than the fitter size so it can fit into the shade holder of the same measurement. The height of a glass shade is taken from the base of the fitter lip to the bottom of the shade.
What is a lampshade spider?
A lampshade spider is made of metal arms. Attach the metal arm to the inside top rim of the lampshade. Connect it to a hollow round metal disc that looks like a washer. We also called spider fittings as “washer fittings.”
How to attach a harp to a shade?
To attach the harp and the shade together, you need to turn to the finial. Push the screw attached to the top of the harp through the round central piece of the spider and the finial threads onto it. Secure the shade to the harp.
