Three inch candle dish

[OzarkSawdust]

I saw several candle holders that Steve Good put up, and thought I would start with this one. Got it cut from 1/4" BB ply and finish put on. When it's dry in the morning I'll glue it up.

I got a bench drill press and a couple of Forstner bits so I'll do some tea light holders also. 

[Ron Johnson]

Nicely done Gary. 

[dgman]

Very nice work Gary! I cut a dozen of those for my up coming shows!

[wombatie]

Very nice. 

Marg

[lawson56]

I Like it,Fantastic job!!!

[daveww1]

very nice job

[OzarkSawdust]

11 hours ago, dgman said:

Very nice work Gary! I cut a dozen of those for my up coming shows!

Thanks! I thought I would try one first. It came out OK so I'll stack cut some more to sell.

What finishes do you use, or which ones sell best? I did a clear spray lacquer on the fret and Minwax Early American on the backer. 

Edited October 15, 2019 by OzarkSawdust

[Scrappile]

Looking good!

[Dad_Tech77]

Beautiful work....please post the finished product if you could.....great inspiration

 

Ed

[amazingkevin]

You did everything right!!! So nice too see!!!

[heppnerguy]

you are on fire. I love seeing your projects. It is very apparent that your scroll saw does not sit idle very long at a time. Great work

Dick

heppnerguy

[Rockytime]

That's some very nice cutting you've done.

[OzarkSawdust]

Got it glued up this morning and gave it another shot of lacquer. It is sized for a 3" candle...but all I had was a 2 1/2"...but you get the idea...

[dgman]

10 hours ago, OzarkSawdust said:

Thanks! I thought I would try one first. It came out OK so I'll stack cut some more to sell.

What finishes do you use, or which ones sell best? I did a clear spray lacquer on the fret and Minwax Early American on the backer. 

Hey Gary, first off, I never use Baltic birch. I always use hardwoods. I used 1/4” maple for the overlay and Mahogany for the backer. To bring out the color and grain, I use a 50/50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Then when dry, I topcoat with Deft semi gloss spray lacquer. I have them priced at $24 each. My first show of the year is this Sunday, so I will see how they will sell. 

[OzarkSawdust]

20 minutes ago, dgman said:

Hey Gary, first off, I never use Baltic birch. I always use hardwoods. I used 1/4” maple for the overlay and Mahogany for the backer. To bring out the color and grain, I use a 50/50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Then when dry, I topcoat with Deft semi gloss spray lacquer. I have them priced at $24 each. My first show of the year is this Sunday, so I will see how they will sell. 

Thanks Dan! That gives me a game plan instead of just guessing. This forum is full of fantastic people!

I'm assuming the Mahogany is also 1/4" I am getting ready to order some hardwood as I'm wanting to make a couple of clocks.

Does anyone ever use Oak? I never see it mentioned here.

[dgman]

12 minutes ago, OzarkSawdust said:

Thanks Dan! That gives me a game plan instead of just guessing. This forum is full of fantastic people!

I'm assuming the Mahogany is also 1/4" I am getting ready to order some hardwood as I'm wanting to make a couple of clocks.

Does anyone ever use Oak? I never see it mentioned here.

Yes, the backer is 1/4”. And yes, I do use oak, red, white and other species I can find out here in the West. Some may try to discourage you from using oak because of the wild grain, but I never have a problem cutting oak. 

[namunolie]

that is beautiful with red candle

and I like yourbackground  It look naturer and bit rough 

I am sure you will make more lovely candle holder