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   JLMCDANIEL | Aug 05, 2007 01:45am | #1

   If you use the metal candle holder inserts you souldn't have an problems.

   Jack

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   1woodmaster | Aug 05, 2007 03:55pm | #2

   Thanks for the reply Jack.  Do you have any suggested sources?

   Scott

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   JLMCDANIEL | Aug 05, 2007 04:55pm | #3

   Here's two items you might look at Candle Cup and Brass Insert from Leevalley and Insert from Rockler

    Hope it helps,

   Jack

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   mrbird90 | Aug 05, 2007 04:56pm | #4

   Rockler Hardware carries them and I have used them for years.

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   TomHigby | Aug 06, 2007 04:21am | #5

   I can't believe that a candle could generate enough heat to ignite a wood candle holder.

   Tom

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   QCInspector | Aug 06, 2007 09:04am | #6

   "I can't believe that a candle could generate enough heat to ignite a wood candle holder."When the candle burns down to the point of being level with the top of the wooden candle holder the hot melted wax soaks into it. When the wick burns below the top the heat from the flame starts to char the wood. If it continues to burn deeper the wood will burn. This usually happens when twits have gone to bed and don't blow out the candle. My father made several sets that he gave away and two of those sets have those distinctive charred tops. No, I'm not one of the twits.:) If you still have doubts drill a hole into a block of wood and put a candle stub about 1 or 2 inches long in it. Preferably on something that won't itself burn. You'll become a believer when you see it for yourself.

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   1woodmaster | Aug 06, 2007 01:20pm | #7

   I was a fireman for years and over that time I saw a number of homes burn due to candles either in wood holders or setting directly on wood tables.  The people had either left the home for a while or went to bed.

   I have been using a 3/4"copper pipe end cap to hold the candles until now.  The copper works well with the old style holders that I'm making.  The 3/4" size also works perfect for the handmade bees wax candles that I use.

   I also looked up a fire retardant liquid on the internet that can be applied to raw wood.  It is commonly used for interior trim work in homes and buildings.  I don't know if it will effect the finish or not though.  At about $15 for a small container, I think I'll give it a try.  It has all of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) ratings that I'm looking for.

   All comments have been great.

   Thanks.

   Scott

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   Carya | Aug 07, 2007 04:53am | #8

   Why don't you try using wood more resistant to burning? Wenge and Ipe are examples of oily exotic woods that seem to have high resistance to burning.

   Andy

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   1woodmaster | Aug 08, 2007 04:07am | #9

   That's a very good suggestion.  However, all of the wood for my product line will be comming from a source at a local cabinet shop.  This wood is an endless source and is free.  I can get some nice exotics, but have to take what they give me.

   This would be a good solution for anyone who was able to select a species without being limited to a specific wood source.

   Thanks for the suggestion.

   Scott

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   BarryO | Aug 08, 2007 04:47am | #10

   IMHO candles are inherently a fire hazard.  They should never be left burning without being monitored.  Maybe you could just enclose such a warning with every one sold.  'best talk to a lawyer and insurance guy first.