Just finished this!

[OCtoolguy]

I ran across 3 patterns that were supposed to be bud vases. I decided to make one and insert a flameless candle instead. I had to make a couple alterations so that the switch and battery door were available. I bought a set of 3 2 inch candles, a 2" & 4" along with the 6", so I shrunk the pattern to accommodate them. Two more candle holders in the works. This one is oak and cherry with just one coat of Watco natural oil. I don't know the pattern designer's name.

 

Edited June 14, 2022 by OCtoolguy

[Dave Monk]

You sure are good at compound cutting.

[OCtoolguy]

7 minutes ago, Dave Monk said:

You sure are good at compound cutting.

Dave, these aren't compound cut. Straight up cuts all on one board. Really an easy project. The mortise/tenons have to be tight though. 

[preprius]

Now those look pretty.  Good stuff.

So the hole in the bottom is for switch and battery charging access.  

 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, preprius said:

Now those look pretty.  Good stuff.

So the hole in the bottom is for switch and battery charging access.  

 

Yes, very perceptive. I'm going to make two more of varying heights.

[kmmcrafts]

Beautiful work Ray!! 

[daveww1]

very nice job

[barb.j.enders]

19 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

Dave, these aren't compound cut. Straight up cuts all on one board. Really an easy project. The mortise/tenons have to be tight though. 

Sure looks like compound cuts.  Great job.

[dgman]

Looks good Ray, very nice work!

[meflick]

Nice work Ray. Look forward to seeing your others.

[FrankEV]

Beautiful!  They really look good.

Question.  I can see the vertical slats (for lack of a better word) were cut from a thick (3/4" ?) solid piece of wood on the scroll saw.   Did you do the top and bottom on the Scroll saw also or did you use a lathe to turn them after cutting the mortices and gluing up a block?

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, FrankEV said:

Beautiful!  They really look good.

Question.  I can see the vertical slats (for lack of a better word) were cut from a thick (3/4" ?) solid piece of wood on the scroll saw.   Did you do the top and bottom on the Scroll saw also or did you use a lathe to turn them after cutting the mortices and gluing up a block?

All done on scroll saw, drill press and router.

[FrankEV]

1 hour ago, OCtoolguy said:

All done on scroll saw, drill press and router.

Great job.   Almost looks like the top and bottom was cut on a lathe.  Thanks for the reply.

[OCtoolguy]

3 hours ago, FrankEV said:

Great job.   Almost looks like the top and bottom was cut on a lathe.  Thanks for the reply.

Frank, I try to cut all the circles outside the cut line and then clean them up on a disc sander. Then it's just a matter of gluing them together. The actually bottom piece I did a router cut on the outer edge and bored a hole through it using a Forstner bit. The piece on top of it was a plain piece that was similar to the top piece but I cut a hole in it to accommodate the diameter of the candle. The actual top piece has a hole a bit bigger. It was supposed to be for a but vase but I have no idea where you'd buy bud vases that size and height. Anyway, I like the candles better.

 

[Charlie E]

Great job. That's a beautiful piece!

[danny]

I Remember this from Steve Good and I did cut this or another that looks like this one many years ago.  Sold Great with the Vase....  Amazon you can find about anything.  You Inspired me....  Think I shall cut a few.  Yours looks

Very Clean cut and Very well Finished...............Danny  :+}

[rjweb]

Beautiful piece Ray, RJ 

[Phantom Scroller]

They would look good on any mantel piece. Neat cuts. Roly

[Joe W.]

Not sold in stores anywhere!
Good job!