Making Candle Holders

[zwriter]

My dh said too much computer time for me.
So he took me to the garage and put me on a lathe.
Never used a lathe before.
I am now learning how to make round candle holders out of big square chunks of wood.

I must say it pretty cool.
I hope to finish some to give a Christmas Gifts.
Maybe I will do an MOC with them as the prize (when I get good enough)

:wave:

 

[loren_brothers]

My dh said too much computer time for me. So he took me to the garage and put me on a lathe.

Intervention, eh? Nasty business there.

Don't worry, the CDT's* will last only a couple of months. I hear that lots of Doritos and Bliss Chocolates help ease the worst of the symptoms.

So he took me to the garage and put me on a lathe.

:scratch: Did he use Velcro to strap you to the spindles? Sounds a bit harsh to me. :scratch:




*Computer Delirium Tremens (colloquially, the CDTs, "the horrors", "the fear", or "the rats"; afflicted individuals referred to as "jitterbugs" in 1980s Silicon Valley slang; literally, "shaking delirium" or "trembling madness" in Latin) is an acute episode of delirium that is usually caused by withdrawal or abstinence from Sweepstaking or chronic blog usage. When caused by general computer use, it occurs only in individuals with a history of constant, long-term CRT exposure. Occurrence due to Sweeps or Blog withdrawal does not require as long a period of consistent intake of such behavior. Prior use of both tranquilizers and alcohol can compound the symptoms and, while extremely rare, is the most dangerous, especially if untreated.

 

[pmeek]

:laughing: Sometimes, I feel like I need an intervention. :crazytongue: What a great husband to intervene with a fun project.

 

[cinphi]

Sounds fun. I think I have to get away from the computer for awhile.

 

[zwriter]

:laughing: Sometimes, I feel like I need an intervention. :crazytongue: What a great husband to intervene with a fun project.

He really is a neat and understanding man.

 

[tharedhead]

The computer is safer... a lot of people on the allergy list with severe wood allergy and sap allergy had been amateur wood workers. Proper masks are essential to avoid long term illness.

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Allegic_reaction_to_sawdust.html

http://www.turningtools.co.uk/wtintro/safety/safety.html

 

[zwriter]

The computer is safer... a lot of people on the allergy list with severe wood allergy and sap allergy had been amateur wood workers. Proper masks are essential to avoid long term illness.

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Allegic_reaction_to_sawdust.html

http://www.turningtools.co.uk/wtintro/safety/safety.html

:laughing:

My husband covered most of the safety tips listed - he missed "The use of alcohol is another matter. Using any machinery after drinking should be avoided."

Going out there again after dinner - and work on my candle holders! Then will drink my wine.

 

[tharedhead]

My husband covered most of the safety tips listed - he missed "The use of alcohol is another matter. Using any machinery after drinking should be avoided."

Going out there again after dinner - and work on my candle holders! Then will drink my wine.

Tell him no Drinking and Scribing! :laughing:

 

[loren_brothers]

The computer is safer... a lot of people on the allergy list with severe wood allergy and sap allergy had been amateur wood workers. Proper masks are essential to avoid long term illness.

Living in a plastic bubble would be even safer!


"Allergy List"??? Lifetime subscription member? :scratch: :scratch: Are you one of them people that disinfect shopping cart handles? :crazytongue: :crazytongue:

PS to zwriter...put me on the list for your first 'public offering' of the "Z'S R FANTASTIC CANDLE HOLDERS". I have to possess one of the first ones on the market!

 

[tharedhead]

"Allergy List"??? Lifetime subscription member? :scratch: :scratch: Are you one of them people that disinfect shopping cart handles? :crazytongue: :crazytongue:

Moderator . Exposure to germs is good for preventing the development of allergies.
http://www.livescience.com/health/070914_too_clean.html

So I think I'll go lick some shopping cart handles :crazytongue:

 

[amyshulk]

"Allergy List"??? Lifetime subscription member? :scratch: :scratch: Are you one of them people that disinfect shopping cart handles? :crazytongue: :crazytongue:

Moderator . Exposure to germs is good for preventing the development of allergies.
http://www.livescience.com/health/070914_too_clean.html

So I think I'll go lick some shopping cart handles :crazytongue:

George Carlin did a bit about swimming in the East river {?} when they were kids, and how he never got sick!

 

[zwriter]

The computer is safer... a lot of people on the allergy list with severe wood allergy and sap allergy had been amateur wood workers. Proper masks are essential to avoid long term illness.

Living in a plastic bubble would be even safer!


"Allergy List"??? Lifetime subscription member? :scratch: :scratch: Are you one of them people that disinfect shopping cart handles? :crazytongue: :crazytongue:

PS to zwriter...put me on the list for your first 'public offering' of the "Z'S R FANTASTIC CANDLE HOLDERS". I have to possess one of the first ones on the market!

I broke a nail!
But I have two original zCandles.
I will post snapshot later in the day.

z

 

[loren_brothers]

I broke a nail!

EEEEEEEEK!!!

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

 

[zwriter]

Okay - first off, no laughing. I am kind of proud of my first candle holders!
Second - a broken nail is a serious injury Loren - I could have knocked my eye out . . . . well maybe not.

Seriously - this new project my husband started me on has been great physically and mentally.

Now without further ado - the very first z. original wood candle holders.



(yes, there will be more. I love working with the wood.)

 

[pmeek]

:cheers: They look great! Good job Z!