Arms: The two pieces of 1⁄4 × 1 × 15 ins. are bent and scarfed. The two scarfed edges are welded together. Then the end is welded to one end of the upright post.
Handle: The handle is made separate and is then welded on to the arms. Take the 1⁄2 × 20 in. piece and bend it at right angles 5 ins. from each end. Heat it in the middle and bend so the two ends come together. This forms a loop. Make this loop the same shape as is shown by the handle. Weld the two 5-in. ends together, shape, and then weld this to the crotch of the arms. This forms the handle. The arms are now bent wide enough to receive the fire tools.
The upright: Cut it off 30 ins. from the top of the arms. Upset one end large enough to make a foot 4 ins. long and about 2 ins. wide. This is flattened down and shaped as shown, for three 1⁄4-in. rivets. Push the rivets in and rivet the upright to the base. If the base should not be strong enough to hold the upright firm it can be strengthened by placing a brace from the long ends and fastening it to the centre of the upright. This adds to the decoration as well as the strength. Use a 1⁄2 × 1⁄8 in. flat bar of iron or steel. Place it in a vise and twist it about two thirds of its length. Bend the ends to fit the curved sides of the base and also to fit the post. A small 1⁄8-in. rivet on each side and one through the post will hold it sufficiently. The stand is finished to correspond with the andiron and fire tools. In this design the hammer marks seem more suitable than any special decoration. A little machine oil spread over the surface, the whole thing heated in the forge fire until the oil flashes off, gives a natural iron finish, which is most pleasing.
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CANDLESTICKS, HINGES, IRON BRACKETS
CANDLESTICK
This wrought iron candlestick is made up of three pieces welded together.
Stock: Three pieces of 3⁄8-in. round iron 4 ins. long.
