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I made these candlesticks for a co-worker without discussing price. When I was offered $30 for the set I decided that they would look much better on my thanksgiving day table, and that my wife would really appreciate them more.
So they came back home.
1. Was an important lesson to discuss price first.
2. Was an important lesson that people think everything should be at a dollar store price.
Anyway. These gave me something to do one weekend, and only took about 6 hours total (rough stock to finish) They are all walnut, and the sticks are slip fitted to the bases. Although it takes a bit of work to get them out because they are pretty snug.
Now to go buy my wife some more bees wax tapers to go in them.
-- David, Charlotte NC (http://beechcreeknaturals.etsy.com)
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mot
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posted 324 days ago
Nice sticks. A couple of lessons learned there. Don’t forget, in this McDonald’s drive through mentality that infests 21st century society, people don’t even know what quality is anymore, let alone appreciate it.
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 324 days ago
Amen Tom!
Lee
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Chip
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posted 324 days ago
I only comment on turnings once in a while because I haven’t turned anything yet and don’t know much about it but these really caught my eye. Maybe it’s been a long day but they look like chocolate pouring out of invisible spigots to me… puddles, ripples and all. Anyway, beautiful design and great work David.
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slaphitter
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posted 324 days ago
Those are very nice. $30 indeed! LOL
MsDebbieP
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posted 323 days ago
people also don’t know about cost of wood and the amount of time put into a project.
education… they need education.
if you compare $30 to the Wal-mart prices this was a nice offer…. they just forgot to factor in “hand crafted” / “real wood” ...etc
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 323 days ago
Beautiful!
Some people don’t appreciate the value of your time, & talent.
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Grumpy
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posted 323 days ago
Very delicate bit of turning. Dick is right about people not knowing the value of good craftmanship.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
jockmike2
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posted 323 days ago
Very unique and attractive candle holders. You were right as far as I’m concerned. Those are beautiful and worth much more. mike
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