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    Shaker Candle Stand: Introduction

    In this introductory overview, watch contributing editor Christian Becksvoort build the stand from start to finish.

    Author Headshot By Christian Becksvoort Sep 24, 2020

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    He’s built dozens of round Shaker stands over four decades, so there is no one more qualified than Christian Becksvoort to demonstrate making this classic.

    In this seven-part video series, you’ll learn how to:

    • Turn the wine-bottle post
    • Shape the legs, softening the edges with a lathe-mounted sanding drum
    • Hand-cut dovetails to attach the legs to the post
    • Add a beautiful hand-rubbed finish with oil and varnish
    • And lot’s more!

    Watch contributing editor Christian Becksvoort build a Shaker candle stand, start to finish in this 4-minute edit.

    Shot and edited by Jeff Roos and Ben Strano

    Music: Traveling Alone by Kristin Cothron

    Build a Shaker Round Stand

    Classic lines blend a simple turning and straightforward joinery

     

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    Videos in the Series

    • shaker candle stand

      Shaker Candle Stand: Introduction

      September 24, 2020

      In this introductory overview, watch contributing editor Christian Becksvoort build the stand from start to finish.

    • Shaker Candle Stand: Turning a Table Post

      September 24, 2020

      The candle-stand project starts at the lathe, where Chris turns the post's familiar wine-bottle shape out of cherry.

    • shaping the legs

      Shaker Candle Stand: Shaping the Legs

      October 1, 2020

      Learn how to cut the legs on a bandsaw, shape them with a disk sander and a lathe-mounted drum sander, and then use a router table to cut the dovetails.

    • Shaker Candle Stand: Hand-Cut Dovetail Sockets

      October 8, 2020

      Chris Becksvoort uses a simple trick to lay out the joinery on the base, then creates the dovetail sockets using a dovetail saw and chisel.

    • gluing up the legs

      Shaker Candle Stand: Gluing Up the Legs

      October 15, 2020

      Add a profile to the legs using a lathe-mounted drum sander, and then glue up the base of the stand.

    • Shaker Candle Stand: Making the Round Top

      October 26, 2020

      In this episode, Chris makes the round tabletop at the bandsaw, refines the shape at the disc sander, and then takes us through his complete sanding regimen.

    • final assembly

      Shaker Candle Stand: Final Assembly

      October 29, 2020

      Learn how to assemble the stand in a way that keeps the tabletop flat and ensures that wood movement won't be an issue in the future.

    • Shaker Candle Stand: An Oil and Varnish Finish

      November 5, 2020

      To complete the project, add a beautiful hand-rubbed finish with oil and varnish.

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    Comments

    1. user-7577402 | Sep 26, 2020 06:46pm | #1

      I'm so pleased to see this video series by Chris! Thank you for making it.

    2. mattcohn | Sep 27, 2020 11:58am | #2

      Beautifully done edited version, thanks to all.

    3. user-4880951 | Oct 03, 2020 11:55am | #3

      Great video. How about using a sanding belt dresser and a riving knife☺️
      Beautiful dovetail housing fit. Way above my ability.

    4. JRGlynn | Oct 03, 2020 08:00pm | #4

      I only see the intro and parts 1 and 2. Where are the remaining videos? I've gotta see how it ends! :-)

    5. Sammy3791 | Oct 05, 2020 05:41am | #5

      I love Chris' work, but boy, these fingers just two centimeters away from the blade of the table saw...

    6. User avater FWW Editor
      BenStrano | Oct 05, 2020 10:15am | #6

      On our video workshops we release one episode per week.

    7. User avater
      user_6263786 | Oct 05, 2020 07:33pm | #7

      When will we see episode 3?
      Randy

      1. User avater FWW Editor
        BenStrano | Oct 06, 2020 01:20pm | #8

        Episodes are released on Thursdays.

    8. User avater
      Blue_Rocco | Oct 14, 2020 12:42am | #9

      Wow, I have a new woodworking Idol! This is informative and exciting! I can not wait for the rest of the series. I hope you keep me updated on when they will be ready to watch. I am planning on doing one as soon as possible. I may just guess at what is next. Are the plans available or will we have to fake it?

    9. User avater
      Blue_Rocco | Oct 14, 2020 12:43am | #10

      Found the PDF, THANKS!!

    10. Martino23 | Oct 22, 2020 07:09pm | #11

      It's a Sawstop.

    11. user-7577402 | Oct 25, 2020 10:01am | #12

      Anxiously waiting for next episode.

    12. woodrat59 | Sep 15, 2021 05:02pm | #13

      Mr. Becksvoort’s work is impeccable as always, a pleasure to watch him at work, however it seems to me I made this stand quite a few years ago from an article in your magazine, how about something new?

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