I made these (and more) goin' on 20 years ago, showing a little road rash now. Not too late to make a few in time for Christmas. (Give with a candle!)
These are maybe close to 4" dia at bottom, about 4" high - 4x4x4 or so blank will work.
Extremely fast and easy to turn.
Mount top end in chuck, face off and turn a simple recess on the bottom, reverse and hold by recess to finish. I use 1/2" or 3/8" spindle gouge.
These are spalted maple, walnut, and maple. I usually make them in pairs but ain't nuttin' wrong with a mixup.
I make a very shallow recess in top for the candle, slightly tapered inside the rim. Eyeball the shape, no rules! You can see I don't even worry about making the shapes identical - no one notices! I like a taper at base and top but have made lots of variations. I leave the recess in the bottom. I plan to make a basic diagram soon and show how simple it is to hold and turn these.
JKJ
These are maybe close to 4" dia at bottom, about 4" high - 4x4x4 or so blank will work.
Extremely fast and easy to turn.
Mount top end in chuck, face off and turn a simple recess on the bottom, reverse and hold by recess to finish. I use 1/2" or 3/8" spindle gouge.
These are spalted maple, walnut, and maple. I usually make them in pairs but ain't nuttin' wrong with a mixup.
I make a very shallow recess in top for the candle, slightly tapered inside the rim. Eyeball the shape, no rules! You can see I don't even worry about making the shapes identical - no one notices! I like a taper at base and top but have made lots of variations. I leave the recess in the bottom. I plan to make a basic diagram soon and show how simple it is to hold and turn these.
JKJ
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