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  1. 29th June 2012, 10:04 PM #1
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    Hi,

    Decided last sunday that I wasn't going to make any pens or even make any toys. I thought I would just let the chisels talk. A friend gave me a large piece of timber which I split into 4 quarters. 1 quarter I have set aside to make some pens. Another quarter has been put aside for future use which left 2 quarters left. I am not sure what the timber is but it had a nice red colour,

    SWMBO loves candles and one thing I haven't done is to make a pair of candle stands. As I said I wanted to let the chisels talk and as I worked I could see the grain showing through. I am happy with the shape but think I need to work on how to duplicate a piece. The stands are 340mm high. The stands are not leaning. Photographer was obviously leaning.

    Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking.

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  3. 29th June 2012, 11:07 PM #2
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    For a candlestick stability is desirable, I would have a larger foot for more stability, it is still possible.
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    (Sigh....) I wish my tools would talk to me like that sometimes!

    But I agree with Ad de Crom about stability. However your design looks to be able to accept a larger base without upseting the balance.
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    I agree with the base bit for sure. Allso would like to see the candle hole polished allso. Just shows out to much to my taste.
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    i would like them with a wider base too, not for stability (although that is important) but i just like that slope you get on the wide bases.

    and your doing much better than me at duplicating work
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    What the others have said re a larger foot for stability, the main thing here is you have not used a cup for safety so the candle doesn't burn the wood. McJING Tools Online
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  8. 1st July 2012, 12:30 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    What the others have said re a larger foot for stability, the main thing here is you have not used a cup for safety so the candle doesn't burn the wood. McJING Tools Online
    I never new they existed. Thanks for the tip.

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  9. 5th July 2012, 02:24 PM #8
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    Nice.
    Caps used to plug copper tubing can also be used.
    You will find them in the standard sizes in the plumbing dept. @ most hardware stores.
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