On Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:27:52 -0600, "HeyBub" wrote:

Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote:
I've got a little John Nelson plan for a dinner-table-type folding
candle-holder that's full of "Gotcha's".

One is candle size. I need to drill hard curly-maple for the base of
the candles. Nelson sez to use candles with .5" base: I can't find
any locally. But I've got some with 17/32" base.

I have no bits greater than .5". I don't *think* they make a 17/32"
spade bit. I tried wiggling the .5" bit to enlarge the hole a little.
It didn't work.

Do I have to special-order a 17/32" drill bit? Is there another way.

Apologies for the nickel/dime question.



You've got the wrong sized candles.

The plan said .5" diameter, 5" hi. Just a half-size taper.

I live in a good-size city, figgered they'd be easy to find.

I couldn't find 'em anywhere. Most stores had full-size tapers
and all kinds of fat candles and candles in glass. Target had
2 full shelves of that and nary a taper. Curious.

What I got at a Catholic supply store (alleged 17/32" x 5") has
got to do.

Will