How to Make a Homemade Hanukkah Menorah

Ok, I know Hanukkah is this weekend, so this post is cutting things a bit down to the wire. But, better late than never, right?

My friend Alex just sent this amazing, wonderful, totally cool homemade Menorah to me and Andrew for the holiday. Isn’t it so funky?

He made it himself, completely out of pipe fittings.

There are not words to describe how much I love this menorah. It’s unique, it’s industrial, and it can also double as a weapon in case of a break-in.

🙂

Want to make one for yourself? Let’s take a look at what you’ll need! And, thanks Alex for taking the time to not only make this amazing menorah, but for writing out the parts!

How To Make A Homemade Menorah

Parts:

• (14) 1/2″ Threaded nipples – (as short as possible) to connect all pieces together – hold your jokes until the end… please! 😉
• ( 9)  3/4″ to 1/2″ Reducing Connectors – for the candlesticks to go into
• ( 6)  1/2″ T’s – the “base” for 6 candleholders
• ( 2)  1/2″ 90 degree Threaded Elbows – the “base” for 2 candleholders
• ( 2)  4″ lengths of 1/2″ pipe – (1) for the base, and (1) to form the candleholder for the center “Shamash” candle
• ( 1)  1/2″ – 4 Way – to connect everything together
• ( 1)  1/2″ Threaded Pipe Flange – large as possible, forms the base. Put 3-4 rubber feet under it
• ( 1)  Roll teflon tape to connect everything if you want it to be permanent.

Using the picture above, I think it would be relatively easy to assemble it based on sight. Alex did not have a vise when putting the fittings together, but he said it would have been easier to use one.

His original plan was to create this from used pipe-fittings. But, he didn’t have everything he needed. To build one of this with entirely new parts would probably cost around $50, depending on where you live, and what kind of deals you can get. Of you had plenty of used parts, of course, it would be much cheaper, or even free, to make.

I’m going out to get candles for mine today (you’ll need 3/4 in. candles), and I’m so excited to light it this weekend!

Another piece of good news? Alex is selling these! If you’d like to buy one instead of hunting down and assembling all the parts yourself, he’d be happy to make you one. Fill out the contact form or leave a comment and I’ll send you his contact information.