Tea Light Candle Holders

[keithlong]

Here are some Tea Light candle holders I made out of some scrap pieces of wood that was lying around the shop.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Very nice! I should try some of those.

 

[Drcal]

Keith,
I am always interested in hearing how turners chuck a tea light. Did you turn a tenon for chucking or did you use a scroll chuck? Did you drill the candle hole ot did you turn it out?

Everyone has their own method. Would love to hear about yours.

Carmen

 

[keithlong]

Hey Carmen,
I turn down a 1/4 inch twnon, then chuck it in my 4 jaw chuck and turn down the shape that I want, then I drill the hole for the candle, which is 1 1/2 inches. Then I reverse the holder and chuck it in the hole and finish turning the bottom. They are simple to do and fun.

 

[Drcal]

Thanks for your quick reply. I failed to mention in my previous post how much I like them. I have never tried tea lights and have always wanted to. Just 2 more question before I try one:

1- At the very start, do you turn between centers?

2- When you chuck it the second time using the hole for the candle, does it mar the wood on the inside at all? Yours look great; they don't look marred. Is there a trick?

Thanks for the help. I love turning and I have so much still to learn.

Carmen

 

[keithlong]

Hey Carmen,
I do start between centers, just long enough to turn a tenon one one end for the chuck. I have found it easier to turn wood round holding it in a chuck. Then when you hold the piece using the hole, just expand the jaws with little pressure, just enough to hold it, and it wont mare the inside. Oh I forgot to mention that I got my candles from the dollar general, 30 in a pack for 2.00. Have fun and try them. If you have anymore questions, dont hesitate to ask.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Kieth, you have spread your wing and trying different things now, those are great and a good place for the blocks that would normaly get tossed in the scrap bin and burned. where is Morgans toy??????? just kidding.........................

 

[keithlong]

David, you mean you have not done it yet. Am I going to have to make her one??? LOL

 

[MobilMan]

Tea lites

Drcal. A very interesting site "Woodturningonline.com". Then go to "projects" in the left column. Loads of turning items including tea lites. Check it out, I think you'll enjoy it.