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I had been making candle holders of a similar design and was selling them at a local craft show. A lady came up and asked if I could make a Menorah. Why not! She gave me a few guidelines to make it kosher and we agreed that I would call her when I was done. Two weeks later I was able to call her and let her know that not only was it done but she could choose from any of the 5 I had made. It was a wise call on my part since she decided to buy 3 of them and give 2 to friends.
The arms of the Menorah pivot on a dowel assembly in the base. The arms can be turned to any configuration. Brass ferrules are recessed into the tops of the arms to hold the candles and to provide a little barrier for dripping wax.
A natural stain was topped off with 3 coats of polyurethane for the finish.
-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO
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jockmike2
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posted 209 days ago
Very nice looking menorah candle holder. Really nice.
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a1Jim
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posted 209 days ago
Nice project it looks really good. Since I’m not Jewish I’m wondering what rules apply to qualify as Kosher. I only thought these rules applied to food.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
TedM
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posted 209 days ago
Cool idea! I’m interested in what made them kosher as well.
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Durnik150
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posted 207 days ago
I guess that “kosher” can be taken to great lengths depending on how strictly you adhere to the guidelines. The customer said that the most important issue is that the center candle (the Shamesh?), from which all the others are lit, has to be higher than all the rest. The other eight candles should be equal in elevation but no where near as high as the center one.
That’s really all she asked for. It turned out pretty neat and she was very happy with it.
-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO
Napaman
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posted 203 days ago
great design.
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
Mytoya
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posted 106 days ago
Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!