Make a simple T-light and Joss stick/incense holder

Quite simple to make using almost any type of wood, use this as a guide and design something
individual or carve a pattern or a personal design, as for the finish you could use straight sawn timber
and simply sand it, without any other detail being introduced.
This one is from an Oak offcut.

Step 1 Tools and materials:

I've kept it basic so that most people can try this project...
Fret saw, Jig saw, Scroll saw or band saw.
Drill.
40mm Forstner bit. (but a spade bit would do - an auger would make a real mess).
2mm twist drill. (or nail).
Sharp 1/4" chisel. (or knife).
Sharp knife.
Various sandpapers.
Oil, wax or whichever you prefer.  - I go for natural wax or Danish or Tung oil.

Suitable wood, approx, 12mm - 25mm thick, 250mm - 300mm long, 50mm - 75mm wide - These measurements are only a guide as you can use your own design,

Comments

[mh76dk]

Just a short advice to you or anyone making these; if possible try to make a small indent/concave line (boy im streatching my english capabilities here) along the insensepin, that is to catch the ashes and avoid dropping it on the floor (i found an image on google explaining it: http://www.candles.hk/images/acha_197-203$10to$5.png )

[I am in the shed!]

Thanks. You will see that in step nine I think.

[mh76dk]

Oh my, you are correct. My apologies. I skimmed the text and followed the pictures, must have missed that second one. (on the positive side, my advice was not wrong :-)

[I am in the shed!]

Absolutely...your advice was not wrong, but I try to keep it simple and basic so that people with a limited collection of tools are still able to try it themselves.

[kelseymh]

The word you're looking for is "groove." Not to be confused with the slang term "groovy," it means a shallow indented line or path, just what you were describing.

[mh76dk]

Yes, i remembered seconds after i posted but thought it was not worth a followup :-) but thank you

So if you make these, i suggest making a groovy little groove to catch the ash (also doubles as a storage for burned ends and matchsticks)

[kelseymh]

Did you know that those short candles are called tea lights (as in the beverage), not "t" lights?

That is a beautiful woodworking project -- you really brought out the oak grain well. I wonder how it would look with a different hardwood like maple or cherry.

[I am in the shed!]

Yes I did know, but it saves me typing me two more letters, Its a common (lazy) way of spelling it where I come from.