Amish towel holder

[Keith Hodges]

Was visiting an Amish furniture store recently, and saw some of these. So couldn't wait to try a few. Theirs a slot in the bottom piece which holds a marble. The marble wedges the towel in place as long as weight is applied downward. You remove the towel by pulling it sideways. About a 30 minute project, minus dry time for the finish. Fun and practical.

[tonydude]

Keith,

Did you just glue the two pieces together? Nice project.

Tony

[Keith Hodges]

Yes, just glue. The one I bought was glued and brads. Don't think it really need brads, but easily enough to add if needed.

[Penman]

Hi Keith,

love the idea and feel that I would like to make one,so a couple of questions if you don't mind.
What are the rough overall dimensions?
I presume the boards are about 3/4" thick. Have they got a flat at the top of the base and then tapered down?
What is the rough size of the tapered slot?

Thanking you for your consideration.

Cheers,
Roger.

[Keith Hodges]

Thanks Penman. If you'll PM me with your email address, I'll send you the file, plus pictures of the jig I made to cut the sloped groove where the marble resides. It's a very quick and easy project, plus useful around the house. Any simple v carve drawing dresses them up also. Both pieces are 3/4 inch and deminsions are 4 1/4 x 3 inches. The top piece has a portion cut down to about 1/2 inch thick, to allow the towel to be slipped between the two, so the marble wedges the towel in place. Keith

[Keith Hodges]

Here's a picture showing the side of the top piece.

[Penman]

Hi Keith,

thanks for the kind offer. PM sent.


Roger.