How I make solid wood tea light holders

#onehandedwoodworking #tealightholder #walnut
First video for our new channel! In it I demonstrate how I make a wooden tea light holder with only the use of one arm. I hope it helps to give people some ideas that you can still enjoy woodworking with a physical limitation and a lot of patience.
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[@lisastevens8688]

Dayum ! Kudos to you on doing all this with one workable arm ... and they are beautiful ❤❤

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Lisa, very kind of you 😀👍

[@JIReitman]

Your skill, drive and attitude is inspiring!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you, very kind of you 👍

[@ossiningsue]

I actually know what you are going through. I suffered a severe stroke when I was 25 due to a blood clot. Woodworking is the best therapy. After making furniture for so many, I have decided to create some home decor. Keep up the good work. You are not alone. God bless you

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you ossiningsue for your very kind comment. Totally agree with you that woodworking is the best therapy. No matter what our limitations are we can still enjoy being creative and that’s all that matters 👍👍

[@Flyingstationwagon]

Appreciate that you’re persevering. Nice work

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you 😀👍

[@myfaceback100]

that is what I love to someone getting up and enjoying life great video keep it up

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you 😀😀👍👍

[@sparkydoodles4440]

Beautiful candle holder, very inspiring! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Sparky for your kind comment, much appreciated 😀👍

[@ashleychambers7602]

Great finish

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Ashley 😀👍

[@NomadMakes]

Nice to see that you can enjoy woodworking even if limited physically. I once saw a man without arms eating fried chicken more cleanly than anyone. So I guess it takes practice, but can be done. Lovely piece of walnut by the way. You do have access to some great wood on that side of the pond. Keep it up. Cheers for now.

[@barry.w.christie]

I commented in a later video about how I had my right hand (also right handed) crushed by a massive concrete beam (15'x1'x1') when I was 15, luckily I had a fantastic surgeon who operated and put my hand back together ... so I know some of what yo are going through, although I still had use of my arm. I loved my woodwork at school, and cannot honestly remember how I coped with my injury, although I had most of the use of it back after a year or so. I've come back to your first video to watch it and in doing so found out how you were injured and how it led you into woodwork ... it's inspirational to watch you work and I hope it brings you great joy in life, as does my woodwork (although I've not being doing enough lately). Away to watch even more of your videos and I'm your latest subscriber👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Barry, very kind of you to make these comments and it is genuinely appreciated 😀👍. Hope you’ve been enjoying some of the channel content, certainly has changed a little since the early videos 😀😀👍👍

[@marytal8236]

You do beautiful work I’m so sorry for your accident thank you for showing me how to make this great project

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Mary for your very kind comment, much appreciated. Best wishes, Leo 😀👍

[@rickyreid1756]

Great looking candle holders. Quite impressed.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Ricky, much appreciated 😀👍

[@petedavies4796]

lovely job mate look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@freedomofabird]

Brilliant

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you 😀👍

[@viking6306]

nice job mate.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

viking Cheers Viking 👍👍😀😀

[@johnallison4904]

Another Millard fan here. Inspirational to see how you refuse to allow your injury to dictate your life. Best wishes in all your endevours.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

John Allison Cheers John, many thanks for your kind words😀

[@hansdegroot8549]

I came to your channel through Peter Millard. Great video. You are very clever. I straight subscribed and I'm going to follow all your video's.

[@iantibbetts6871]

Me too I struggle with both hands . Hat's off to you and hope you get something back in RH soon

[@richjones5432]

Have just watched this 3 times back to back. Fair play. Makes a man feel rather humble. I am a long time hobby wood worker & I love it. But Man ............. very special. Good luck going forward.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Rich, glad your enjoying the videos. Learning about woodworking and making stuff has been such a positive outlet for me. I found it at a time when all I had was predominantly negative thoughts which is so unlike the ‘real’ me if that makes any sense? It’s really helped to get my mind back into a much better place and the whole KZbin side of it has been a big help too as I get to interact with good folk like yourself😀. Best wishes, Leo

[@sewob147]

Another visitor, now subscriber, brought here by Peter Millard's comments. I can only marvel at your perseverance and patience. I hope this therapy proves useful in your physical recovery.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

sewob147 thank you sewob, I’m very glad that I’ve found a new challenge that puts my mind to use in a positive manner, instead of dwelling on negative stuff. I genuinely appreciate the positive comments and hope to share some more creating projects soon 😀

[@davepaine991]

Man nice work, would have trouble with 2 hands. Good luck and look forward to see your other videos.

[@smnhpkns]

Came and subscribed from Peter's channel, fantastic to see how youve managed to adapt, well done you mate, Look forward to more video's, keep them coming, rooting for you for a speedy recovery.

[@Countryboy246]

Hi sir great video you are a inspiration to ppl not letting a injury get u down sir well done

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Very kind of you Alan and much appreciated sir. Many thanks, Leo

[@lilbird1962]

Came from rag’n bone Brown. Awesome finish to some beautiful wood.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Robin. This was my first making video I ever uploaded to KZbin and I hope I’ve improved a bit since. Hopefully you might get chance to check out some of my other content 😀👍. Cheers for the feedback, Leo

[@lilbird1962]

@@Hand-i-Craft I have started at the beginning of your channel. I'm going to binge-watch all of them.

[@thesmallshed]

Hi Leo, fantastic channel, look forward to seeing more. There are two ways to go with an injury like yours, not only have you chosen the right path, to just get on with it, you have provided a powerful source of inspiration to others. I have been a bit down with man-flu for the last fortnight, your work has put my petty problems into perspective, I see the channel going far, and I hope it helps your recovery.

[@raysmith1992]

You are an inspiration and thanks to Peter for pointing your channel out well done 👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Ray Smith Many thanks Ray😀

[@worzelbxoy3565]

Another one from Peter Millard's 👍👍👍😵😵😵😵😱😱😱😱 Sods law you damage dominant hand, bugger! It's amazing how we can adapt and overcome , got rumatiod arthritis, sometimes no problems other times left wrist, right wrist shoulders comes and goes we just keep going and take our time best as we can. Subscribed. 😎😎😎😎

[@paulmorris2690]

Well done mate and great small workshop set-up ATB Paul

[@boonster666]

Humbled by your perseverance, fantastic work and the greatest of respect to you , a new subscriber here.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you boonster for your very kind comment. One of my very first videos and I hope you enjoy some more content 😀👍

[@traviss4444]

another peter millard crossover you are for me what you tube is about ! sharing your skills enjoying your passion my son has limited use of one hand and like you just bloody gets on with it subscribed love your work shop looking forward to more

[@Hand-i-Craft]

traviss4444 Cheers for the kind comments traviss. I’m just in the process of uploading my cutting board video so hopefully will be with you soon 😀

[@kevtheargonut]

Interesting to see your first video after just finding you and seeing your later stuff this evening / morning. What great progress you have made, and your confidence on camera now is amazing given the mental stress you experienced. Great to see 👍 My woodworking started by necessity when my daughter had a congenital hip displacement discovered at 9 months old. She was in plaster from waist to ankles and later splints over the same part of her body with her legs out to the sides like a frog for 2 and a half years. All of a sudden, everything had to be adapted for a kid that was wider than she was long and really unstable just sitting down to be fed. My first project was a high chair that she could physically fit in with her legs stuck out to the side and not fall out of, followed by a car seat, stair gates that the wife could open one handed with a heavy baby in the other etc… then onto adapting her clothes with lots of poppers down the sides etc - you can’t get a baby sized waistband over a baby with feet rigidly 3 feet apart… you get the picture. She is now 36 years old and I still love the woodworking hobby which has really been varied - from outdoor projects like planters and sheds to artist’s easels with telescopic wooden legs, kitchens, cabinetmaking and wood turning, all from rough sawn timber. Just for a laugh, I made two quite perfectly smooth, fully jointed bedside cabinets with drawers from pallets a few years back after I said to the missus it was a shame to throw the wood away and she said it was useless. Stupid things I say, but an enjoyable challenge as the wood was all over the place once released from the structure. We also had what must be the only fully jointed, metal-fixing-free oak rabbit hutch when I managed to lay my hands on an oak tree going begging and eventually ran out of things to build with it. 😁 Have a great 2022, hope the channel continues to go from strength to strength and keep strong, safe and happy yourself.👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks for this comment Kev and a fascinating insight into your woodworking adventures. Amazing how makers can help folk with an injury or a disability to adapt into a world that isn’t designed for them. Glad you’re enjoying the content and best wishes, Leo 😀😀👍👍

[@FennahMakes]

Great build!👍🏻

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Fennah Woodworking Thsnk you Fennah😀👍

[@jbn0613]

Excellent job sir!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you😀👍

[@duncanmacleod7283]

Well done mate, an inspiration!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you (very belatedly) Duncan as many of my original replies never published and I've only just realised 😂. Cheers anyway better late than never! Best wishes, Leo 😀

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Fantastic effort, mate 👍 That grain really popped with the finish 👌 Those rubber mats get quite slippery after a while of use, getting all clogged with dust. All you need to do is give them a really good couple of rinse offs, Then give them a good gentle wash in hot soapy water. Rejuvenates them like new.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks for the advice Bill, I'll remember that :)

[@broccoliagain3012]

Half serious suggestion here, but have you thought about working on the floor? The japanese do it, and they use their legs and feet to hold things in place. I'm not sure how well that translates to stationary power tools and a western workshop, but it might be an alternative to balancing things and hope they don't fall over while you are clamping? Keep up the good work, thanks for letting us participate here!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Broccoli? Again?? Cheers for the message. To be honest I’ve never given it any thought. However as a couple of old football injuries to my knees and my lack of right arm usage means I’d probably be ok getting on the floor, but I’d be like an upturned turtle trying to get back up😀

[@rickjackson4330]

HI Leo, like so many others I too came over from Peter Millard's channel. I saw your frustration with the tape measure sucking right back into the housing like most of them do. I immediately paused the video and went looking for one of my tape measures. Lufkin makes an Autolock tape that won't retract until you squeeze the lever on the bottom of the housing, I thought that might make you life just a little easier. Do a search on Amazon UK and they have several, I wouldn't let me put a link in here. Best of luck and God's speed with your recovery. Now back to your video.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Many thanks for the comment Rick, I’ll look into it😀

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

well....first 🥇

[@Hand-i-Craft]

I can't believe I never replied to your message steen! My sincere apologies as I've only just found out going through the studio part of my channel. The first comment ever on my channel😳😀, thank you kindly 😀. Best wishes, Leo

[@veronica5896]

Came from Rag'n Bone Brown - stayed for you! Amazing work - and really inspiring too 👌

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Veronica for your very kind comment, much appreciated 😀. I hope you enjoy the content on my channel. Best wishes, Leo 😀

[@josephgrzelak5165]

Nice job good work

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Joseph, much appreciated 😀

[@the_humble_workshop5718]

Loving that walnut, very envious, it's very hard for me to get hold of hardwoods, just using mrmdf to build furniture (for myself) but hopefully in the future I hope to start using hardwoods, it's so expensive.....anyway keep up the good work, looking forward to future videos 👍😁

[@Hand-i-Craft]

the_humble_ workshop Thank you. I buy virtually all my hardwood off eBay. Don’t know if I’m allowed to put the sellers name on here, but he sells offcuts of all weird and wonderful hardwoods, but also offcuts of walnut, maple, oak etc. His delivery charges are really reasonable too charging £10 for 25kg of wood. It’s great for me as I can’t drive at the minute and don’t like pestering people for lifts!

[@the_humble_workshop5718]

@@Hand-i-Craft I can buy from a timber merchant but its 70 miles from me, so I can't just go pick what I want would have to rely on them and deliver, which being at full time work cause delivery problems,but tiny problems compared to yours of which you over come, I will look on Ebay👍, got a fortnight holiday in August so maybe order then, sorry just muttering on about nothing 🤣🤣🤣, hope your workshop videos develops and good luck for the future, anyway back to my humble mrmdf 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffruffing2316]

Awesome job! What is the distance between the tea lights?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Apologies for such a late reply. Here is a more detailed video where I launch the tealight holder jig 😀👍. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZOoYaxvhciqsLcsi=22BMqRjIiYcqKCCv

[@Dolko71]

I too came from Peter Millard. Very nice work with one hand, and the ”wrong” one at that. Consider me a new sub.

[@talonkellen3043]

i guess Im kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@trentondash6739]

@Talon Kellen lately I have been using Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@adenernest9987]

@Trenton Dash Yea, I've been watching on flixzone for months myself =)

[@talonkellen3043]

@Trenton Dash Thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :D I really appreciate it!

[@trentondash6739]

@Talon Kellen no problem =)

[@graveurgraveur2691]

Consider getting a cnc.

[@Woodwork-Learner]

Yep through Peter too. Nice vids and adaptions so you can do stuff not what you can't. Get rid of your level tho as it does nothing to help you cut at 90 degrees on mitre saw. Use an engineers square to make sure blade at 90 to the fences as then it does not matter what angle the base of the saw is. Peter Millard is sure to have a vid to explain better than me.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Brilliant, thanks for the tip. With everything in my little workshop being on wheels it just became a habit to turn to the level whenever I move something. In case of the mitre saw, turns out I was wasting my time😀. I’ll have a look for an engineers square. Cheers, Leo

[@davidosullivan3432]

Fair play good man yourself . I enjoyed that. Can I ask why you make site the table and router are level I mean does it matter .

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers david. To be honest with all of my worktops and tools being on wheels so it is easy for me to adapt the workspace, I just got into the habit of checking everything is level. It was only when a fellow poster pointed out to me that as long as the fence is square to the mitre / router table, the it doesn’t matter if it’s level. I suppose the whole thing is a learning process for me and I’m picking up loads of tips and help on here as I go along😀

[@michaelkelly3356]

I'm not trying to patronise you but you seem to be doing better than me with use of both my limbs. I'm very interested in you dust extraction system and the Aldi Ash vac. Did you make it your self and is it any use. I just tinker in my garage and don't (not allowed 🙄🙄) want to spend a fortune on tools.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Hello Michael, yes it's homemade. Had the bin for ages so cleaned that up and bought the dust separator off Amazon. Here is a link: www.amazon.co.uk/Efficiency-Cyclone-Collector-Separator-Industrial/dp/B07L2VTSZF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=18YWJY3509AXO&keywords=dust+separator&qid=1553011528&s=gateway&sprefix=dust+separat%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 The Aldi ash vacuum is really good, you just need to make sure the filter doesn't get clogged as the whole thing will lose suction. One other thing I did was put a strip of that spongy draught excluder stuff you put around doors between the bin lid and bin to create more of a vacuum. Is it as good as the festool dust extraction etc? Absolutely not, but it works for me. Thanks for watching, Leo

[@michaelkelly3356]

@@Hand-i-Craft thanks a million

[@briannewton3535]

I have an Aldi ash vac too, I take it on site and hook it up as is, to my DeWalt DW745 table saw and my DWS780 mitre saw, works a treat. Being so small and light, very transportable, I often use it in the shop instead of my large Scheppach chip collector too.

[@tobyhart2149]

Hi Leo, what brand of forstner bit do you use?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Hello Toby, in this video I used a cheap Chinese brand which to be honest are a false economy. I’d recommend buying one good bit that’ll you use regularly than a set of cheap bits. Wave cutter bits I’ve found to be very good and Axminster tools make some good ones 😀👍

[@isaiahpaul4000]

why did you do it with one hand?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

I was in a car accident two years ago Isaiah, suffered nerve damage down my right side and lost the use of my right arm. Took up woodworking to teach myself new skills and prove to myself I was just useless anymore 😀

[@ProfessorDIY]

You got a new subscriber friend! I started my youtube channel to help my recovery from a stroke that left me paralyzed on my left side. I have recovered a lot but far from a 100% while my channel is not large by any means with your permission I would like to feature you and hopefully help you a little bit grow your channel.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Everyone Can Do DIY projects Wow, thank you for the kind words Sir. The work I do with the physios, they say the symptoms I suffer (numbness, lack of movement / strength etc) draw a lot of parallels with people who have suffered a stroke. I wish you every good fortune in your journey to a recovery, please feel free to comment / link / share on anything I’ve done. Best wishes, Leo

[@bighands69]

Can I make a suggestion in terms of measuring it would then mean less use of the measuring tape. You could create a jig that allows you to put the wood into that could be similar to what is in this video here but does not need to be on a mitre saw station. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp7UiIyKdsdmqM0

[@Hand-i-Craft]

bighands69 Thnaks for the comments here. As I’ve been open in saying, I’m learning my way in the world of woodworking and am trying to manage it on a very small budget. I see what you’re saying in regards to some homemade alternative to the Kreg style jig and will look into it. Many thanks😀

[@johnhelton457]

Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.