Wood finials

[Dick Snyder]

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

[SonomaProducts.com]

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

has some for pennies.

[Swingman]

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

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

[ChairMan]

?useSearchForm=single&keyword=finials

[ChairMan]

[Sonny]

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:

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

[Dick Snyder]

> 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"

[Dick Snyder]

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

1/2")

[Dick Snyder]

[Dick Snyder]

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

[G.W. Ross]

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

[Dick Snyder]

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

[Sonny]

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

[Leon]

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

And try

as well.

[Pat Barber]

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.