Sesshoumaru Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hey, does anyone know how to make a candle snuffer? :confused: I can't quite figure out how to make the cup-part... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 fuller a piece of pipe down,then cut it off.i cant put into words how to attach the handle to the snuffer bell but my friend made them to swing back and forth with a little pinned hinge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Steve's got it . . . I do mine by using a piece of black iron pipe - I fuller it completely closed (taper to suit your design) leaving about a half inch neck - I then file the neck flat on both sides and curved on the top. I forge my handles leaving (or upsetting) a mass at the end - saw a split and open it up to accommodate the neck - file the split to fit the neck then drill through both for a pin. I like the look of this assembly but you can also do the handle tip as a one sided pivot then rivet the two together. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 You can also roll up a piece of sheet metal. Play around with a piece of paper and you'll figure the pattern out quicker than I can explain it - then transfer it to the material. Flatten the small end for a short distance, drill and rivet to a handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 just from a round piece of sheet a stump and a rounding hammer... like making a spoon, but taking it a step further... it looks not a straight as one made from piping, but its more organic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mende Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 or u can take a round stock bar .. upset it at one end . ..flatten it. ... .draw out the handle ..twist and scroll it for decoration and roll the flattened end like you would roll a joint and cut off the excess .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsartell Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Here is a fancy one I made last Christmas. It has a 3/4" round pipe under the holly leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmonds Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Zsartell, that is BEAUTIFUL. Think I will steal that design. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sesshoumaru Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Zsartell, that really is beautiful! ... I'm envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Zsartell's snuffer's going to be hard to beat. Just before you fuller the pipe closed, cut off and insert a piece of rod for the handle. A little flux and a couple short pieces of copper wire to braze. Copper is good for brazing because the oxide is the same color as the iron and blends invisibly. Just don't quench at too high a heat or the oxide will come off leaving the coper visible. Post pics please. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 it is one of the nicest ones i have seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 ya wow nice... i love that snuffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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