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Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Woodjets - 04-04-2016
I have a client whose home I am remodeling and need to replace a finial on one of the gables. The existing one is termite damaged. Need to make one that somewhat resembles it. It is about 5' long, about half is turned and the remainder square(6" wide per side).
If anybody is interested I can send pics.
I'd need it completed within 2 weeks.
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Wild Turkey - 04-04-2016
What wood do you want it made from?
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Woodjets - 04-04-2016
Whatever is paintable and won't split over time.
Finials are typically made out of cypress.
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Arlin Eastman - 04-04-2016
I am very sure one of the guys here can make it if the sample is mailed to them.
I would but full up making flowers for Mothers day and then using the money to buy things for the vets we have wanted for a while.
Arlin
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Woodjets - 04-04-2016
That's the rub, mailing it takes too much time and if it is lost in the mail I'm gonna have an irate client.
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Arlin Eastman - 04-04-2016
On the splitting part if a turner soaks the item in oil long enough it will saturate the wood and should last for a LONG time.
Arlin
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Woodjets - 04-04-2016
The current one is about 100 years old and hasn't split. Quality of lumber was substantially better in those days.
This home is somewhat of a tudor with plenty of wood detail. 2x8s that are actually 2x8. Fortunately I can mill that myself.
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Angus - 04-04-2016
the length will put the vast majority of turners out of the game if you want one solid piece. I'd recommend splitting it from where it goes from square to round. No special lathe needed then.
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - Woodjets - 04-04-2016
One solid piece would be preferred, but 2 joined together would be fine.
Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck? - oreos40 - 04-04-2016
laminated Yellow poplar should be fine if painted. I can handle that length and diameter. Minnesota