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Folding Candle Holder Free Project Plan

While visiting a crafts shop during a recent summer, I saw a simple candle
holder similar to this one. I found it very interesting. If you have a band saw it is very easy to make, although it can be made with a handsaw. It could be said this light has six candle power.

Instructions

Step 1
Select a board with a pleasing grain pattern, preferably hardwood and cut part number 1 to 3/4 inches by 2 7/8 inches by 8 1/2 inches long.

Step 2
Sand all over with coarse sandpaper down to a fine grit. Apply a coat of stain and one light top-coat. Lightly sand.

Step 3
Locate and drill a 1/4-inch-diameter hole through, at the right end as shown.

Step 4
Carefully locate and drill the six 1/2-inch-diameter holes 9/16 of an inch deep, as shown. Lightly resand.

Step 5
Being precise and using a small square, draw the cuts on the side of the wood.

Step 6
With great care, make the cuts as shown. Sand all fresh cuts and stain all surfaces again.

Step 7
Apply two to three more top-coats of a high-gloss finish.

Step 8
Temporarily add the I/4-inch-diameter dowel, part number 2, with a 1/2-inch-diameter ball, part number 3, on top.

Step 9
Fan out the fingers to check that the pieces clear each other. Trim lightly, as necessary.

Step 10
Attach the dowel again, part number 2, and ball, part number 3. Glue to the bottom board only. Add candles and open out the fingers in a fan-like position. Now all you need is a power failure to try out your candle holder.

 
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