Know your lamp needs a Euro Fitter but not sure which size? Euro fitters are available in three sizes. The standard size has an interior diameter of 1 9/16" and this size is the most common. Small Euro Fitter - 1 3/8" Standard Euro Fitter - 1 9/16" Large Euro Fitter - 1 5/8" Did you notice that there is only 1/16" difference between the standard and large sizes? This can make it difficult to know if you are choosing the right size. Here's a little trick that will help. Put a piece of scotch tape around the threads on your lamp that your euro fitter will slide over. This will make the measuring easier. Next, take a piece...
Let's talk about what 'The Drop' means on your lamp shade and how to measure it. The Basics To start at the beginning, RINGS refers to the shade hardware that creates the framework of a hardback lamp shade and allows it to attach to the lamp base. There are a variety of different hardware names when it comes to lamp shades, so don't feel bad if that starts to sound a little confusing. You aren't alone. SPIDER RINGS, UNO RINGS, or EURO RINGS are some of the most common hardware options. All of these hardware options have SPOKES - the wires that stem from the edge of the ring and meet at the center attachment in the shade. In Spider rings the spokes will always stem from the top of the shade. In Euro...
Here's a brief breakdown to help answer some of the most common lamp hardware questions. HARP: The harp is tall piece of hardware that attaches the shade to the base of the lamp. Harps come in different heights for different size shades. Harps are available online in one inch and half inch increments. If you are interested in changing the height of your lamp or the shape of your shade, this is the best place to start. To find the size of your original harp, remove the harp from your lamp and measure from the very bottom to the very top of the harp. You may need to pinch the bottom of the harp a bit and rest it on a tabletop with...
