Candle Stand
of racking stress which pulls them away from the column. The Shakers compensated for this weakness in several ways. The most important was attaching the legs to the column with sliding dovetails—very strong and durable joints. Some Shaker candle stands have survived 150 years and are as sturdy as the day they were made. To give the
legs added strength, a metal plate, known as a "spider," is nailed to the base of the column and legs. The design of the legs also fortifies the stand. They are 3/s inch thicker at the top, which makes the dovetails that much stronger. Also, the Shakers cut the legs so the grain runs along their length, helping them resist stress.
Jig base
Notch
Screw holes
Support arm
1"x3"x3"
3UILP IT YOURSELF
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Jig base
Notch
Screw holes
Support arm
1"x3"x3"
3UILP IT YOURSELF
...................................................hi.......in...... .rninuii jytminwrMniimwi «wnn'WWHUBniiHnin
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