My Wife's B-Day Candleabra

[skeetoids]

Hi,

My Wife has been asking me to make her a candleabra for a while as she really loves candles and wanted something reasonably tall. So, bought the bits 'n' bobs from Styles and Bates and turned this for her birthday gift.

Elm - 13inches high, 4 inches at widest point, FP finish, mounted on grey/white marble disc with burgundy felt underneath:

 

[Dan-K]

Very nice

 

[Jenx]

Nice one Lee ! ... whats your thoughts on a preference for spindle or cross-grain turning ? prefer either ?

Was Mrs Skeets well chuffed ? ...

Looks good 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[skeetoids]

Hi Jenx,

I'll find out on Monday :?

First piece of spindle work and I really enjoyed it. Not sure if I have a preference or not but I do enjoy faceplate work, think that's down to the fact that all my blanks are for faceplate work!

Thought it was quite easy to turn the candleabra but my main problem was having a tool rest that was half the length of the spindle. Managed ok though.

Cheers.

 

[Jonzjob]

That has a nice flowing line and a lovely finish.I shouldn't worry about the rest not being as long as the job. Just think about a standard lamp!!

The marble base goes well with it too.

Good job and I'm sure SWMBO will be over the moon with it!