| Project by ChrisK | posted 448 days ago | 1421 views | 1 time favorited | 5 comments |  |
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A few weeks ago I asked if I could build an Arrow of Light Ceremony Candle holder for my son’s Cub Scout Group, Pack 477. Of course I said yes. The Candle holders and Arrow are SYP, the base is 6/4 Popular. I milled the SYP from the a piece of 2X10 from the blue big box. I found a good straight and mostly clear piece right on top.
No special techniques or jigs used.
I would like to say a special thanks to tenontim for pointing me to the toy makers dye I used to color the wood. I wanted a bright finish that let the grain show through. The aniline dye was the perfect ticket. I will use this finish in the future. The overcoat is gloss clear coat from a spray can. The color is very sensitive to water. The Titebond II would cause the color to run.
The arrow is about 42 inches tip to tip. Thanks again to tenontim for the help.
-- Chris K
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 448 days ago
Nice work Chris.
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#2 posted 448 days ago
Nice job, the dies are cool idea, I like the fact that the grain still shows through
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#3 posted 447 days ago
Your son will appreciate this for years to come. It’s cool when they can say”My Dad built that.” Scouts is a good program and good for young boys & girls.
Nice job.
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tenontim
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#4 posted 447 days ago
This really turned out good, Chris. You’re quite welcome for the info on the dyes. I use them occasionally, and they’re very vibrant. Try sealing the pieces right up to the glue line with shellac prior to glue up, if it has several colors coming together like this piece. If not, dye it after assembly.
I’m sure the Scouts are proud of this.
Thanks for the post.
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Martyroc
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#5 posted 447 days ago
Thats cool, nice job
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