Wood finials

Apr 25, 2012 14 Replies
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In 2004 I made the mailbox from the New Yankee workshop show. A few months ago some idiot ran into it with their car and really smashed it up. I found their car antenna on the ground. They were probably texting and driving.



I really liked that mailbox so I am going to make another. Norm turned the final on his lathe but I don't have a lathe. I found a place where I could buy a finial in 2004 but I have no record of where I bought it. I have spent way too much time looking for finials on the web. I found a perfect one until I saw the price -- $157!! Does anyone have a suggestion of a place I can look. I am out of ideas right now.



TIA.



Dick Snyder


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not sure exactly what you are looking for but if you can figure out how to use their search function

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has some for pennies.

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Tried Rockler, or WoodCraft? I know Rockler has some on their site:

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just about any local supplier who specializes in crown moldings, baseboard, stair parts and architectural trim will have them.

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Your town may very well have a turners guild and someone may turn some finials for you for free.... supply the wood for them.

Find a Chapter near you:

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The menu on the left has a "Find a Chapter" tab.

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> Also, just about any local supplier who specializes in crown moldings,

things, they didn't meet my needs. I am looking for a ball type finial mounted on a ring of some kind. Total height about 7 1/2"

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ball type thing mounted on a ring or something with total height about 7

1/2")
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There is a group within an hour of my house. I might have found one commercial possibility based on a reply I got. If that doesn't pan out, I will contact the chapter president in Worcester, MA

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Is this for a 4 x 4 post? Look on Lowe's site under post cap.

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Just under 6" x 6". I would like the finial to be about 7 1/2" high

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A member of that chapter may be nearer to you, also, not an hour away.

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>> Also, just about any local supplier who specializes in crown moldings,

And try

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as well.

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many others...

You might also check around for a "Wood Turners" club in your area ??? I bet there are guys begging for a project to jump on.

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