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Turned a Square Candle holder from Walnut.
Thank you Gary for the inspiration to get this done. Your square ashtray is awsome!
Started with a piece of Walnut 6×6 x 8/4. (got this from the Squirts stash, ssshhhhhh!!!!) Really, she told me I could have it…...as long as I made HER something with it! haha
This is what I came up with. I wanted the undercut to have a high arch on the sides. I used a sharper drop-off then Gary did and think it worked. ( this is what he was after) With his as a sample, I had a better idea on how steep I wanted the curve. I think I could have gone thinner but it was getting a little harry turning those legs swinging around. Also had quit a bit of chip out. Had to sharpen the tools 3 times while making this. The least little bit dull and it would just chip the 3/8 long undercut out instead of cutting it smooth.
Turned the top first to get the shape. Then bored the hole for the candle. Went a little to big but that just gives more room for the candle. haha
Cut loose from the block and turned a JAM CHUCK for the hole. With the piece turned around I continued to turn the bottom. Left the cup for the candle as a nice inverted dome.
Sanded to 400 grit and several coats of tung oil/varnish. ( 3 or 4 I forget)
Thanks again Gary for the hints and tips on your blog on turning one of these.
Thank you all for looking. Please leave all comments and suggestions. Good or bad. I am allways trying to improve.
Scrappy
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moshel
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posted 94 days ago
its really nice! forgive my silly question, but wouldn’t this be easier to turn round and then chop the edges on the tablesaw?
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a1Jim
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posted 94 days ago
Very cool scrappy
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Napaman
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posted 94 days ago
this is really cool…now I am headed to check out gary’s blog…very cool stuff!!!
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Scrappys_Squirt
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posted 94 days ago
BTW I HATE it, the ugliest damn thing I’ve ever seen….. ok just kidding I LOVE it, and it goes great on the shelf net to my Ash box :) Thank you!! I’m Glad to be back over in the shop the last few days. hope to see you tomorrow I’ve been outa there too long. Love you
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dustbunny
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posted 94 days ago
I was thinking the same thing as Moshel. I can’t imagine attempting this myself.
Congratulations on mastering a skill.
The holder is beautiful ; )
Lisa
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mtkate
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posted 93 days ago
Nice design. I am wondering – if you did not have 8/4 lumber could you glue up 4/4 to create it or is that unsafe for turning such a thing?
scrappy
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posted 93 days ago
Thank you for all the great comments everyone.
Moshel and DustBunny, Yes you could probably turn a bowl then cut it up, but it would be smaller. Also Wheres the fun in that? I don’t have a table saw that will cut deep enough or accurately enough to trim this. The band saw would probably shatter the legs as it wants to pull down as it cuts. I think I will take my chances with the lathe.
mtkate, If you glue your wood properly, plenty of glue and clamps, then the joint will end up stronger then the original wood. See Todd Clipengers blog on testing your joints.
I plan on makeing more of these with some glue-up boards to give it more color and style. Could use one of degooses cutting boards, They are thick enough and have lots of style. haha
Thank you again for all the comments.
Scrappy
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mcoyfrog
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posted 92 days ago
Great piece
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Innovator
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posted 92 days ago
Scrappy, thats another fine looking piece.
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