![]() For one, Newsome’s laser work tends to start in the digital realm. That’s not to say that laser-versus-hand is analogous to John Henry’s hammer battling a steam engine. “The traditional woodworking and lasers are kind of opposite in their approach,” Seth Newsome says, “and the woodworking is really patient and deliberate and, you know, if you’re into it, it can be kind of meditative.”īut lasers allow for a quicker process, and “one minute it’s just something in your head, and less than an hour later you can hold multiple things in your hands,” Newsome says, “and that’s really attractive, ’cause then you can iterate your idea really rapidly.” ![]() But it turns out that lasers and woodworking make for strange bedfellows. He got into woodworking, while also becoming exposed to alternative methods of artistry, and later roped in his brother, as well. ![]() The roots of this upbringing soon bore fruit about five years ago, when Seth started becoming involved in local makers’ spaces like TechShop and The Crucible. Their dad was a carpenter, so Seth grew up surrounded by the tools of the trade. But at San Francisco’s Lightsmith Laser, lasers have taken on other, more creative and artistic uses.Īnd sadly, there are no sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads.įounded by brothers Seth and Dave Newsome, Lightsmith Laser opened up a little more than a year ago. And they’re probably not something most people would think of in terms of artistic expression, in the same company as brushes, paints, or canvases. If we determine your claim is not valid, we will not pay the freight in either direction, and will charge a service fee for checking your item plus a handling fee for the re-crating of your item.Lasers - be they beams, blasters, or pointers - are often thought of as tools for destroying, not creating. If we determine upon examination that your claim is valid, we will compensate you for the shipping. If we cannot determine definite validity of your claim over the phone, we will require that you ship the item back to us for warranty determination at your expense. If we deem your claim valid by phone or email, we will determine how we will resolve it, either by local service, shipment back to us, or replacement. We recommend that you make every effort to report any warranty claim before installation to avoid the cost of un-installing the item. If the item is installed, we will honor any valid warranty claim, but will not pay or make allowance for un-installing or removing the item. We will not pay for a new crate so it is important that you not destroy your crate (or other packaging) until you are satisfied with your order. Some variation from samples is normal for patinas, glass, and mica. If we determine that we have shipped you items inconsistent with the contract or the specifications that we have agreed on as specified in the order paperwork, we will correct the problem by replacement, repair, or refund, as we deem appropriate, and we will pay the freight. Patinas (finishes) are not covered by our warranty. Damage caused due to mishandling, improper installation, and shipping is not covered by our warranty. Any problems brought to our attention more than 30 days from receipt of order may not be covered by our warranty as shipping, handling, or storage issues may come into consideration as we assess the problem. ![]() Please inspect all products upon receipt. Our products are specialty-manufactured goods guaranteed for parts and workmanship for a period of one year subsequent to completion. Illuminated farm sinks made of copper, bronze or nickel. While the Texas Lightsmith standard line is ever-increasing, custom projects are welcome. Using a wider variety of both old and new world metalworking techniques than any other light maker in the business, Texas Lightsmith can satisfy all tastes and most budgets.Īll Texas Lightsmith products are handcrafted by metal smiths at the Texas Lightsmith studio in Austin, Texas. Since its inception, Texas Lightsmith has produced thousands of custom chandeliers, wall fixtures, venthoods, hanging lanterns, fireplace screens, and other exquisite and unique items. In addition to standard sheet metal and wrought iron fabrication techniques, Texas Lightsmith regularly employs weaving of metal, repouss©, etching, punching, and hammer forming to create a diverse design base for all projects. Worsham III established Texas Lightsmith in 1995, and was joined by Trey Jones in 2001, with the mission of providing a competitive source for excellent lighting, while offering the widest array of metalworking techniques to allow for unlimited design possibilities.
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