Tiki Finds - Collecting Tiki

N Naneki Member Behind the 8 Ball in Ventikitura County Joined: Dec 06, 2006 Posts: 125	N Naneki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 8:52 AM On 2007-05-30 04:48, rupe33 wrote: This is a killer copper tin Kon-Tiki style candle holder. Am thinking about wiring it up as a lamp. Here's a closer look at the base: I recently found the same Kon-tiki candle holder (for $4.95!). I think I got all the pieces except for the piece that goes around the candle. Until I find something better I'm using a glass chimney. However, I'm not sure how it's supposed to work. What does the spring do? If it's to push the candle up, how do you "lock" in the candle? Naneki

On 2007-05-30 04:48, rupe33 wrote:

This is a killer copper tin Kon-Tiki style candle holder. Am thinking about wiring it up as a lamp.

Here's a closer look at the base:

I recently found the same Kon-tiki candle holder (for $4.95!). I think I got all the pieces except for the piece that goes around the candle. Until I find something better I'm using a glass chimney. However, I'm not sure how it's supposed to work. What does the spring do? If it's to push the candle up, how do you "lock" in the candle?

Naneki

Post #363552 by Naneki on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 8:52 AM