Materials

Oak, quartered (Chap. III., Par. 29 and 51).

1 pc. 7/8"x4 3/4"x4 3/4" S 2 S Base.

1 pc. 1 1/2"xl 1/2"x4 3/4" S 4 S Upright.

1 pc. 3/8"xl 1/2"x4" S2S Handle.

1 pc. 3/8"x2"x2" S 2 S Top.

l-1 1/2" No. 10 F. H. B. screw.

6-34" No. 17 Brads.

Introductory Statement

In these days of modern means of lighting, gas and electricity have completely supplanted the old-time use of the candle. This old-fashioned way of lighting a home entirely by tallow candles and of doing all our reading by such a light would now seem impossible, and while we never expect to return to this plan of equipment, yet the candle-stick is a very popular and unique bit of decoration in a modern home because of its historic interest.

The candle-stick presented in this lesson is the plain mission style; it is intended to present simplicity of design. It will be found quite appropriate for a Christmas or birthday present.

References:

The Chemical History of a Candle, Michael Farraday. Harper & Bros.,

Pub. The Candlestick, Design and Construction in Wood, Noyes. Manual

Arts Press. The Application of Ornament, Lewis F. Day. Design in Theory and Practice, Ernest A. Batchelder. Copper Work, Augustus Rose. Atkinson, Mentzer & Co., Chicago.

Candle Stick

Suggestions For Original Design

NO. 1

Candle Stick Specifications

The Base

Even though this material is furnished S 2 S it should be carefully surfaced either with a very keen plane, or with the steel scraper (Chapter II., Paragraph 16). In selecting the face side of this class of material, select the side which has the most beautiful grain appearance. Square the stock for the base (Chapter II., Paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5). Lay out and execute the dimensions of the base as indicated in the drawing. Make sure that all edges are perfectly straight and square and that the base is absolutely square when completed. All edges must be smooth. On the end grain you will find this just a little difficult; it will require a very sharp block plane, and much careful work. Be sure you do not splinter out the edges as you plane the end (Chapter II., Paragraph 5).

The Upright

Although this piece of material is furnished S 2 S you should carefully resurface every face of it with a steel scraper (Chapter II., Paragraph 16). The corners must be left perfectly distinct and sharp. This is a straight line design, and if you should round the corners of the upright, it would destroy the design of your candle stick. Cut the upright the desired length. If you have a miter box you will find it convenient for making this square cut. If not, be sure to square it on all sides with the try-square and cut carefully to the line.