The unique part of this project is the way in which these candle sticks may be dis-assembled and closed up to look like an ordinary turned box as shown in photograph No. 1.

Photograph No. 3 shows the way in which the stems and candle cups are taken apart and placed in the hollowed out base of one candle stick. The other base then forms a cover which completely encloses the other parts.

The drawing on the following page is full size. The bases are face plate turnings. Turn two and drill for the dowel in the center while the turning is still in the lathe by chucking a drill in the tail stock of the lathe. This insures that the dowel hole is concentric with the turning itself.
The dowel shown in the drawing is glued into one base only. The exposed end of the dowel thus fits into the hole and vice versa.
Seal all parts with white shellac and wax, or apply a French polish while parts are still in the lathe.
Stock selected for the original pair of candle sticks was maple. Any similar hardwood or turning stock will make up nicely.

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