Can`t have enough candles

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We made this stand mold today, used a factory tin mold.

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Also made a snuffer and bought a snuffer trimmer.

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That's a nice touch making a stand for the mold.. :D I like the old candle trimmer/snuffer too.. 8)
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Good stuff Lenn, especially like the trimmer/snuffer. Nice woodwork on that mold stand.
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Thanks John and Ron, it`s been a fun project :)
We`re making another board 7 hole mold and should finish it tomorrow.
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Finished the7 hole mold, i got a extension for my Forstner bits so got some real smooth holes in it. :)

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Re: Can`t have enough candles

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Pitchy,
Nice form for your 12 hole mold.
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black river smith wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:36 pm Pitchy,
Nice form for your 12 hole mold.
Thanks, i think i have enough molds now. :lol:
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Candles do provide for a little heat and a nice warm glow at night. I like to use them in the evening sometimes just for the small amount of light. I kind of like to read by candlelight on the rare occasion.
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Thanks piller, i think the ratcheting holder i posted would work great for reading sitting in a chair. :)
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Yes it would.
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Gotta love those Forstners, eh Lenn?
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Yep they`er the bet Bill.

Made this cranberry picker this morn. that i really like the design of had to show it to ya. :)

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We don't have cranberries around here. Are they really as sour ar ai have heard when picked?
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Thanks for the reply, i`m not sure about cranberries probably never use it just like building vintage things. :)
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