Turn Matching Candlesticks: Intermediate Spindle Turning Course

Refine Your Spindle Turning: Make a Matching Pair of Wooden Candlesticks

If you’re confident with basic lathe work and ready to level up your skills, this course is for you. You'll learn how to turn matching candlesticks on a lathe with precision and confidence — an excellent spindle turning challenge for intermediate-level woodturners.

In this focused one-day class, you’ll go beyond simple shaping and dive into the techniques required to create a perfectly matched pair of wooden candlesticks. From measurement methods to finishing touches, every step is designed to sharpen your technique and build confidence in replicating spindle projects.

What You'll Learn:

• How to prepare and mark out your blanks for symmetrical turning
• Caliper and reference-point techniques for dimensional accuracy
• Best practices for smooth tool passes and clean cuts
• How to design and turn graceful, balanced candlestick profiles
• Methods for sanding, refining, and finishing to a high standard
  

Course Benefits:

• Master the process to turn a matching pair of candlesticks on a lathe
• Improve your spindle turning accuracy and symmetry
• Develop better tool control and smoother cutting techniques
• Learn how to use calipers and reference points for consistent dimensions
• Build confidence working with spindle projects that require precision
• Enhance your finishing skills for a professional-quality result
• Discover techniques to replicate forms and shapes accurately
• Learn from expert guidance in a structured, one-day course format
• Take home a beautiful pair of candlesticks you can be proud of

Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for turners who:

• Are comfortable with basic lathe operations
• Want to strengthen their spindle turning techniques
• Are looking for a skill-building challenge beyond beginner projects
• Appreciate well-crafted, functional woodturning outcomes