The wooden spool is made of maple wood and measures 6 7/8 inches long. Both ends are 2 inches wide and the barrel is slightly narrower to contain its yarn, measuring 1 1/2 inches wide. The wooden spool is evenly hollow from end to end and it makes for a great candle holder.

The wooden spool's purpose was to ply two yarns. It was a carrier for one of the strands that was twisted together with a second strand to make yarn or thread.

Six inch taper candles fit perfectly and look great!