Woodworker's Journal 1985-9-1, страница 55

An attractive candlestick holder is always a desirable accent for a dining room table or mantle. This simple arrangement of three different sized solid blocks is distinguished by a series of bandsaw kerfs that visually imitate the square lines the blocks project.

Although you may build the candlestick holder exactly as it is presented here, our intention was that this would be an ideal scrapwood project, adaptable for most any type of wood or size scrap. Following the procedure that we have outlined, simply cut the scrapwood to size and kerf the blocks using the illustrated jigs.

To make the blocks we started with three different size scraps of cherry. Each scrap should be one-half as thick as it is wide, and twice as long as the height of the block for which it is intended. Cut each scrap in half and face-glue the halves together to form the individual blocks.

The kerfing jigs are sections of plywood clamped to the band saw fence. Each section of plywood is cut so that it acts as a guide for the blade, as shown in the illustrations. Fig. A is used to cut the vertical kerfs, V* in. from the corners, and Fig. B is used to cut the horizontal kerfs, 5/16 in. down from the top.

Use a Vt spade or Forstner bit to drill the candle holes, fine sand the blocks smooth, and glue them together as shown. Finish with several applications of tung oil.

Contemporary Candle Holders

by Harold B. Skinner

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