Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - how to anchor lamp to table

I wasn't sure which would be the best forum to post this, but, here goes:
Admittedly, I'm someone who can't leave well enough alone, but I have these lamps on tables that I designed and had made. The tables are only a few inches higher that the window seat bench on which they sit, and the cat has knocked one over already, so I want to bolt them down. Here's how it looks now:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/eddieo45/09-12-06_0758.jpg
Ultimately, I will also route the wire thru a hole under the lamp:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/eddieo45/09-12-06_0802.jpg
I'm thinking of just driving a screw with a washer thru one or both of the little holes in the lamp base:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/eddieo45/09-12-06_0801.jpg
...that will still be accessible with a long bit thru the top:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/eddieo45/09-12-06_0800.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/eddieo45/09-12-06_0759.jpg
any thoughts?

I would suggest possibly two sided tape to stick them down.

I would just get rid of the cat ;)
but, I am a dog lover :)

If the cat has to stay, then it looks like you have a good plan.

an idea just occorred to me to use 1 or 2 wire ties, thru the same hole I route the cord thru.....

Many lamps have a hollow threaded rod up through their middle, that holds everything together and provides a chase for the wiring (I think there is one in your lamp already). How about a short piece of that same rod (or extending the one you have), with a washer and nut inside the bottom of the lamp and up underneath the window seat, with the wire running up the middle. That would essentially make the window seat the base of your lamp.
(Window seat looks very nice by the way.)

Or you could have your cat bronzed. (sorry, couldn't resist)

[QUOTE=Ubob]Many lamps have a hollow threaded rod up through their middle, that holds everything together and provides a chase for the wiring (I think there is one in your lamp already). How about a short piece of that same rod (or extending the one you have), with a washer and nut inside the bottom of the lamp and up underneath the window seat, with the wire running up the middle. That would essentially make the window seat the base of your lamp.
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That was actually my first thought, but the threaded rod doesn't extend at all beyond the nut at the bottom of the lamp (not even a thread!); I thought I might look for a larger diameter rod, threaded on the inside, but determined that THAT might turn into a wild goose chase. I'm hoping the wire ties will do the job better than the idea I had about the screw driven thru the lamp base---I'm sure I would have broken the lamp!
Everyone should take it easy on the cat; if he wasn't around, I'm sure a drunk guest could knock the lamp over just as easily!

Standard diameter fixture rod is available in full lengths at an electrical or lighting supply house. Usually five or six feet. You can cut it to length and get the extra nuts and washers that you will need while you are there.

Be sure to file the inside of the tubing before you put the wires in it.. You will need a small round file.

I do not think that tywrapps will stand the test of time as well as a metal part.

BTW, my dog knocks more stuff over with his tail than most cats ever have. I was just joking with you.

Standard diameter fixture rod is available in full lengths at an electrical or lighting supply house.
I guess you're saying I could replace the too short length that's already in the lamp with a length that's long enough to go thru the table; what IS the standard diameter, anyway? I might find it simpler to find a bigger nut and marry two lengths together.

no offense taken on the cat jokes; just thought I'd mention the drunken friends as well.

they call it 1/4 A regular nut will not hold well and rod couplings are about 1/2 inch long

Is the cat as Hyper as your puppy?
If so go with JWs' 1st advice. (wink)