Oak Candle Holder
We were decorating for a dinner at church, and my wife wanted some candle holders for some pillar candles. We found this one at a local store. After looking at it, I realized I could turn a pair of them pretty easily.
Candle Holder in Store
I created a Sketchup model of the holder.
Candle Holder Model
I also created a profile with a grid, so I could easily see and measure the critical points.
Candle Holder Profile
I had a bunch of oak cutoffs, so I figured I could stack and glue them.
Oak Blocks
I first cut them mostly round on the bandsaw, and then glued them together.
Oak Blocks Trimmed and Glued Together
I turned them using mostly a spindle gouge.
Candle Holder Mostly Turned
Once completed, I finished them with polyurethane, as I wanted a glossy finish.
Finished Candle Holder
