What you'll need
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How to make it
Use only tea lights in metal or glass cups, never leave a lit candle alone, and avoid pressure-treated lumber indoors.
1Cut 3 blocks
Cut blocks at 4, 6 and 8 in from the 4x4.
2Find the centers
Draw corner-to-corner lines on the top of each block. Where they cross is your center.
3Test the bit
Drill a test hole in scrap and drop in a tea light. Go up to a 1 5/8 in bit if it's snug.
4Drill the holes
Clamp each block and drill 5/8 in deep at a slow speed. Back the bit out often to clear chips.
5Sand and stain
Round the edges with 80 grit, smooth with 120 and wipe on stain.
6Wax and wait
Buff in paste wax. Let the finish cure 48 hours before lighting, since fresh finish is flammable.
7Add pads and lights
Stick felt pads on the bottoms and drop in the tea lights.
Edie's tipUse LED tea lights for markets and gifts. People leave them on the table all evening without worry.
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