great build and lesson Colin. Love the joinery. That sucker is going to last. Lot's of room to expand on this idea to customize and stylize to suit different tastes as well. keep up the great work.
I'm available on weekends and at bargain prices. My boss right now pays me with scrap wood. Speaking of I woke up late and on my way to work right now. Damn fire work kids enjoyed an extra night of Independence Day Celebration.
I'm a huge fan. Thanks for all the great videos. I like to use fake candles that flicker. They are LED so the battery last a long time. I also put some fine plexi-glass on the inside of my wooden lantern, not for the wind (fake candle) but to help keep the weather out when I have them next on the deck, next to the pool. Thanks for helping me become a better amatuer wood worker!
Nicely done! I've made a similar version and I've used battery operated flameless candles. Here in the U.S. Costco sells them for around $30 for a set of five in different size. They work great on mine!
Hi there, love your videos. I also like the idea of putting an LED candle in there. Or you could use your puck light at the top, a piece of copper sheeting or red/rose brass at the bottom making the light reflected seem warmer.
A great project Colin. I will have a look around for a suggestion to the type of light and get back to you if I find something useful. Take care Amigo. Derek
Hey dude, just an idea, but if you throw a light in the top pointing down, and a somewhat reflective surface at the bottom, that might give you the look you're looking for( or vice versa)! Great videos, you've taught me a lot about woodworking and I really appreciate it!
Well done Colin. I recommend using LED rope lighting. There are several manufacturers that provide kits that you can cut to length and add the appropriate connectors... or purchase a fixed length at a big box and wrap it it up. They don't produce any heat. OH.. I like your dowel jig. Who makes it?
matteo brunella Hey ... that's alright ... not everything I ever made was all perfect either. I would like to see some pics of it some time. Interested to see whats involved.
Thanks Colin, I just found out what it was after I asked the question, DUH!! :)), I see they are made over in Kelowna BC, next province over from me. Lee Valley sells the DowelMax, kind of pricey though, think I will stick with my JessEm rig. By the way I have some oak boards that I scrounged from a couple of pallets, I was wondering what I might make with them, I think that Colonial Lantern would be a lot of fun to build :))) thanks again.
Gordon Steeves Yes, probably a good choice too. Pallet Wood can be a bit twisty so making things that are a bit shorter sometimes works well for that kind of wood. Maybe you will share some pics with us on woodworkweb when you get to making it ... always fun to see what others are making.
Recessed lighting inside the top or the base works well. And also seen many use a standard 16 oz or 32 oz mason jar with a strand of firefly LEDs tossed inside
May I make a suggestion That I have seen no one makes these types of videos , Not everybody has every tool to do some of the projects that you have, I my self have 98% of the tools needed I also have been doing this a very long time, I think it would be awesome if you did different types of projects using a limited number of tools and show how to get around some things that people may not have just my 2 cents Thanks for doing the videos, you do an awesome job, nycustomwoodworks
+NY HUNTERGUY Thanks for your suggestion, I will see what I can do about that. One of the problems when I use hand tools it takes so much time people click away .. but maybe there is a workaround ... thanks again
bob robert You and I are on the same wavelength ... that is what I wanted to do, but could not find the right light. I saw one a few months ago and should have bought it then, now I cannot find it in the stores or on-line.
That's a really nice Lantern holder on myself I would put a small recessed light that you would use in a china cabinet a low wattage bulb and I know exactly where I'm going to hang two of them one of my hallway as you walk in the love for you and one right there on your front porch but instead of having hanging on 1 of Mount it up on the wall there so when you turn the light on inside the hallway light comes on in the outside porch light comes on but that's a very pretty designs thank you for doing it
At a restaurant recently the server came around to light the small candles in a glass container. It was a flickering style tea light look a like that was battery powered. It was in a fluted frosted glass approx 2 inches tall.
Thomas Pinta I have heard of these, I think they throw a decent amount of light too ... I will have to look around for something like that. I might be a quick and easy solution. Thanks Thomas
On amazon saw a battery powered led candle 3 in diameter x 4 in tall for under 6 dollars.....says it has a timer so can set time for on and off. Uses 2 replaceable c batteries, so something safe can be done.
Hey, why not just use a fake candle. They come in many sizes, and configurations of light intensity/realistic flame. Walmart has really inexpensive ones while Hobby Lobby has more realistic flames which cost a lot more. They also come with remote controls so they can be dimmed or change colors. They really are the solution to the conventional type wick burning candles.
Hi Colin, nice job. What about a battery operated candle like this one www.lights.com/flameless-candles I think a light bulb will not be the first choice for an old looking lantern like this. It's very good to see how you build your projects step by step. Greatings from Germany Michael
Michael Fischer Yes, I agree, a light bulb just doesn't look right, I have not seen a collection of lights as you sent in the link, it would be nice to see how bright they are too ... great idea, thanks and greetings to you in Germany, I have not been there for many, many years ... loved it :)
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Nice project Colin. @ 2:20 you did not set up a "stop block" you set up a "stop beam".
Nice job.
Sebastopolmark lol ... you had me going there for a moment .. yeah, it really is a stop beam isn't it :)
Very nice Colin. At first glance I thought it was Dr. Who's phone booth. LOL
Backyard Woodworking lol ... thanks Roland .. you are such a joker ... love your comments buddy
+Backyard Woodworking its bigger on the inside
you should have named the video to Paul Revere's Lantern
Lol, I thought the same,..on a side note.. I live very near where they make and film Dr Who in Cardiff, WALES, so may make a Blue one lol
Nice looking Colonial Style Lantern. Great job!!
Saw Dust Maker Thanks, yes it was a fun project to make
great build and lesson Colin. Love the joinery. That sucker is going to last. Lot's of room to expand on this idea to customize and stylize to suit different tastes as well. keep up the great work.
Matthew Stansberry Good call on expanding the idea ... I like how you think (maybe I need you to come and work with me in the shop :)
I'm available on weekends and at bargain prices. My boss right now pays me with scrap wood. Speaking of I woke up late and on my way to work right now. Damn fire work kids enjoyed an extra night of Independence Day Celebration.
Matthew Stansberry lol ... thanks buddy for the update :)
Very nice project Colin! Some old style techniques are always great!
McGinn's WoodShop Yes, some of the still have an appeal don't they ... appreciate your input buddy, thanks
I've always loved lanterns! Thanks for sharing this build Colin.
+Tim Bruno Yeah me too, thanks Tim
I'm a huge fan. Thanks for all the great videos.
I like to use fake candles that flicker. They are LED so the battery last a long time. I also put some fine plexi-glass on the inside of my wooden lantern, not for the wind (fake candle) but to help keep the weather out when I have them next on the deck, next to the pool.
Thanks for helping me become a better amatuer wood worker!
Saw your video today . Great latern can you try with the edison lamp
Very nice!!
YokoandDavid Light Thanks for your comments
Nice build!
beauxtx1959 Thanks for commenting ... I appreciate it
Great simple project my friend.
Matt Diresta Thanks Matt
Great project - The brass really look good with this.
The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks Tommy, yes the brass with the white looks pretty nice
Nicely done! I've made a similar version and I've used battery operated flameless candles. Here in the U.S. Costco sells them for around $30 for a set of five in different size. They work great on mine!
Gianluca Moretti Someone else suggested flameless candles also ... I will have to check them out ... Costo eh, thanks
very good !!
lucas regis cardoso Thanks Lucas
Great Project Colin. Looks like a joy to build.
-Steven
WigWagWorkshop Yes, it was fun ... lots of pieces to work with.
Hi there, love your videos. I also like the idea of putting an LED candle in there. Or you could use your puck light at the top, a piece of copper sheeting or red/rose brass at the bottom making the light reflected seem warmer.
A great project Colin. I will have a look around for a suggestion to the type of light and get back to you if I find something useful. Take care Amigo.
Derek
GiddyUp994 Thanks buddy ... appreciate that
Another great project! What type of wood did you use, white oak?
Once again great project & video! Thanx for sharing!
Me encantó, bellisimo.👏👏👏👍
nice job
Ozzstar Thank you
Very nice, was going to make one with glass in it , but prefer your glassless one 👍
Hey dude, just an idea, but if you throw a light in the top pointing down, and a somewhat reflective surface at the bottom, that might give you the look you're looking for( or vice versa)! Great videos, you've taught me a lot about woodworking and I really appreciate it!
+Aaron Souza Thanks buddy, I might try that ... appreciate your suggestion
I like this ... for light what about a low powered bulb but put some frosted glass or plastic inside so it glows at night
Ben Richardson That's exactly what this needs something to help reflect and make the light glow ... I will give this some thought, good suggestion
Oh so amazing .good job....
fatima wolf Thanks for commenting
WoodWorkWeb You are welcome :).....
Mr Knecht how about a simple full size rocking chair. Great video always enjoy them.
***** Thank you for the suggestion ... I have thought about that, but will put it on my list :)
Alrighty then
Good project. With some slight modification the design would make a nice wall sconce.
Ed Waggoner Sr. Thanks Ed ... yes, it would, good idea
Well done Colin. I recommend using LED rope lighting. There are several manufacturers that provide kits that you can cut to length and add the appropriate connectors... or purchase a fixed length at a big box and wrap it it up. They don't produce any heat.
OH.. I like your dowel jig. Who makes it?
Hardnox Hmm, I did not think of that and I use those LED ropes in my driveway ... I will check that out, thank buddy :)
Can you make a wooden terrarium?
matteo brunella Oooo ... you probably could, I will have to check that out ... thanks for the suggestion, always love the ideas
WoodWorkWeb i'm making one for my tarantula but it's not perfect at all ahahahaahah
matteo brunella Hey ... that's alright ... not everything I ever made was all perfect either. I would like to see some pics of it some time. Interested to see whats involved.
WoodWorkWeb i'm still working on it, as soon as I can I'll post some photo with his inhabitant inside ;) nothing special but functional
matteo brunella That's great ... will put it on out Facebook page, maybe others will be inspired. Looking forward to this :)
nice one Colin, what is the make of your dowel jug? thanks for the video
Gordon Steeves That is a dowelmax jig, you can find their website online ... top quality tool, I love it.
Thanks Colin, I just found out what it was after I asked the question, DUH!! :)), I see they are made over in Kelowna BC, next province over from me. Lee Valley sells the DowelMax, kind of pricey though, think I will stick with my JessEm rig. By the way I have some oak boards that I scrounged from a couple of pallets, I was wondering what I might make with them, I think that Colonial Lantern would be a lot of fun to build :))) thanks again.
Gordon Steeves Yes, probably a good choice too. Pallet Wood can be a bit twisty so making things that are a bit shorter sometimes works well for that kind of wood.
Maybe you will share some pics with us on woodworkweb when you get to making it ... always fun to see what others are making.
WoodWorkWeb Will do Colin, thanks again
Gordon Steeves Thanks Gord ..
Recessed lighting inside the top or the base works well. And also seen many use a standard 16 oz or 32 oz mason jar with a strand of firefly LEDs tossed inside
May I make a suggestion That I have seen no one makes these types of videos , Not everybody has every tool to do some of the projects that you have, I my self have 98% of the tools needed I also have been doing this a very long time, I think it would be awesome if you did different types of projects using a limited number of tools and show how to get around some things that people may not have just my 2 cents Thanks for doing the videos, you do an awesome job, nycustomwoodworks
+NY HUNTERGUY Thanks for your suggestion, I will see what I can do about that. One of the problems when I use hand tools it takes so much time people click away .. but maybe there is a workaround ... thanks again
Realy like this, a project for thi weekend,thank you keep up the good work.
carl53301 Yes, this is a great weekend project
would a garden light work by cutting a hole in the top for the charger?
bob robert You and I are on the same wavelength ... that is what I wanted to do, but could not find the right light. I saw one a few months ago and should have bought it then, now I cannot find it in the stores or on-line.
We have store bought lanterns with led candles. They turn on and off by timer, we use as night light.
They do make a LED candle, you might look into that.
Very nice lantern. If stationary (eg. on the wall) I'd put an Edison's bulb inside
I love this project however there are no dimensions to anything. is there a plan I can follow and could you give me a link to it plz?
You could use an LED candle they look just like candles, flicker and all. Easy to find at most stores
Loren Carey That was my idea as well. A LED candle that flickers. Perfect.
Loren Carey I was going to mention the same thing. Dollar tree has led pillars that look like they’ve been lit like a real candle.
colin any chance U can give some drowings for that
Oooh dear Collin
Your Dowling jig is so expensive
I was thinking of getting one but shocked with the price.
Abdullh Ali Yes the units start around $100, still not cheap ... but a very nice tool when you can afford one. Thanks Abdullh for commenting
What happened to the audio? Sounds like you were using on camera Mic and not a wireless...
Otherwise, great as usual
That's a really nice Lantern holder on myself I would put a small recessed light that you would use in a china cabinet a low wattage bulb and I know exactly where I'm going to hang two of them one of my hallway as you walk in the love for you and one right there on your front porch but instead of having hanging on 1 of Mount it up on the wall there so when you turn the light on inside the hallway light comes on in the outside porch light comes on but that's a very pretty designs thank you for doing it
Edward Kenard Oooo ... some good ideas here , thanks Edward
At a restaurant recently the server came around to light the small candles in a glass container. It was a flickering style tea light look a like that was battery powered. It was in a fluted frosted glass approx 2 inches tall.
Thomas Pinta I have heard of these, I think they throw a decent amount of light too ... I will have to look around for something like that. I might be a quick and easy solution. Thanks Thomas
I think if you paint it blue, it would add another dimension.
Sirus Hmm, that's an interesting idea, I might just do that, should I paint the inside blue as well??
You will need a load of paint for the inside. And a week labour with four men
Sirus lol ... yes I will
Put the LED string or the single LED light in the top and place a single round adhesive mirror on the bottom facing the lights.
Richard Fox Hmm, that's a good idea too ... thank Richard
On amazon saw a battery powered led candle 3 in diameter x 4 in tall for under 6 dollars.....says it has a timer so can set time for on and off. Uses 2 replaceable c batteries, so something safe can be done.
Hey, why not just use a fake candle. They come in many sizes, and configurations of light intensity/realistic flame. Walmart has really inexpensive ones while Hobby Lobby has more realistic flames which cost a lot more. They also come with remote controls so they can be dimmed or change colors. They really are the solution to the conventional type wick burning candles.
Almost a Tardis!
paul1962uk Yes it is ... almost, good call :)
Something I never understood is why they don't have blade brakes on miter saws.
LED tea light looks just like a flame.
Charles Williams Thanks Charles, yes someone else suggested that too .... going to check it out, thanks buddy :)
Hi Colin, nice job. What about a battery operated candle like this one www.lights.com/flameless-candles
I think a light bulb will not be the first choice for an old looking lantern like this.
It's very good to see how you build your projects step by step.
Greatings from Germany
Michael
Michael Fischer Yes, I agree, a light bulb just doesn't look right, I have not seen a collection of lights as you sent in the link, it would be nice to see how bright they are too ... great idea, thanks and greetings to you in Germany, I have not been there for many, many years ... loved it :)
Willians