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This is my first post and an afterwork relaxation project…it will find its way to the livingroom as soon as it gets a few coats of poly to make it shine.

I saw one of these once a while ago and decided to make one. I had some oak scraps laying around on my wood shelf. I routed out the channel so the top part slides open. Inside there is room for two small candles, and a small bottle of holy water . I believe it is for a "Last Rites Ceremony" ! I...

I think every woodworker has a pile of leftover scrap wood from other projects. Typically, I don't throw away small wood pieces and try to use them on small wood projects. I've made these DIY Wooden Candle Holders from my scrap wood pile. If you love candles this might be a perfect project for...

This is a simple and inexpensive Tealight Candle Holder that can be completed in about an hour's worth of time. It's made from Red Cumaru, also known as Brazilian Teak. I purchased a 16-pack of tealight candles at the dollar store and used a 1-3/8" Forstner bit for a perfect fit. Click here...

I had some thick maple left over from a run I made to the lumbermill a couple years ago I cut for the ends, and the walnut plank left from a tree I had taken down from the yard 2 years ago, I split the wood with a guy for cutting it up. I bought a bunch of shot glasses at the dollar store for a...

Just a few of my other projects from the past. Candle holders made from mahogony, and some made with ash / purple heart. A dragon plaque A rocking horse. Ink Pens A desktop charging valet A wooden portrait, started as a small wallet photo, and the completed portrait was 8×10

The inspiration for this centerpiece was from Woodsmith magazine Vol. 29/No.173. Unlike the split version in the magazine I decided to try an inlay design. The woods are maple and walnut. I used linseed oil for the finish. I didn't want to use shellac or anything that would be affected by...

Forgot to add this one as well. Also made of Walnut. Its another one from Sheila Landry. Here is another candleholder. I'm having fun making these. I'm also having fun with putting my own touches on the end result. Its made of Walnut. I glued jewerly making pearls in the holes around the...

One of the items that my wife and I use each year at Yule is a candle powered Pyramid (also sometimes referred to as a Whirligig). These are more commonly seen in Europe, and come in a wide variety of themes and sizes. I built this one about 30 years ago, based on an article in Family Circle...

A few projects that my elves and I have completed, just in time for Christmas! Merry Christmas to all the LJ's out there…...and a safe and healthy new year! Prez