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A small scrap-wood pedestal that lifts a row of three candles up on a raised base.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16" | Scrap wood | ☐ |
| Braces | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 3 1/2" | Scrap wood | ☐ |
| Posts | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 3 1/2" | Scrap wood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap wood (any species) | 2 board ft | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wipe-on oil finish | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Hand Saw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Scrap wood (any species)
Cut the base, two braces, and four posts to size, then sand every piece.
Tools: Spring Clamps. Materials: Scrap wood (any species), Wood glue
Join a brace between two posts on each end, positioning the brace about 1in below the top of the posts, so it forms a leg assembly with a notch above it.
Tools: Spring Clamps. Materials: Scrap wood (any species), Wood glue
Apply glue to the top of each brace, then slide the base board down between the posts to rest on the braces, positioned about 2in in from each end. Clamp and let the glue cure fully.
Materials: Wipe-on oil finish
Finish with a wipe-on oil, then set candles or candle holders along the raised base.