Gooseneck Molding

[David Turner]

I am finished with my bonnet top highboy except the curved open pediment crown moldings. Does anyone have instructions/information on how to hand carve these?

[Dave Anderson NH]

Hi David, there's good information in the Taunton book on Period furniture details by Lonnie Bird.

[David Turner]

I have L. Bird's book along with many others that show how to make the molding using a shaper, router, overhead router and a radial arm saw. I am looking for hand made/carved. I don't like the looks of any of the machine set-ups. The only hand made information I can find is by Eugene Landon for a Tall-Case Clock in FINE WOODWORKING ON MAKING PERIOD FURNITURE. Maybe that is all the information that is available?

[Jeff Borges]

I believe that Fine Woodworking magazine had an article about it. I'm searching, I'll let you know what I find

[Bruce Bosse]

Yes , there is video link for youtube construction of gooseneck molding and scroll board uner youtube channel Neitzsche Wood nibble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8xXEk3iASo

[mike holden]

David,
Contact Dan Reahard, he has done several. You can get contact info via SAPFM or send me a PM.
Mike
BTW, you still have Plymouth, MI as your location. mh

[mike holden]

David,
Check out Dave Boeff as he mixes power and hand carving on a gooseneck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT9mZzCPU5Q
Mike