Get a good lamp guard. If the wire is too light, it may bend and break the bulb when hit or dropped. For the lamp itself, get a rough service lamp. An ordinary lamp won't last long with rough usage.
How to Make the Trouble Light
Tools Needed:
Your 4-H electrician's kit or screwdriver, knife and soldering iron
Materials Needed:
1. About 20 feet of 2-wire, No. 16 heavy duty (hard service)
2. A rubber-handled socket with switch and a side outlet
3. A shielded lamp guard
Materials Needed