Matt Hutchinson
05-14-2008, 1:42 PM
I just got a call from a millwork shop. They need two column wraps, a top trim and a bottom trim, to be fixed around a 20" diameter column. I have attached a pic of the profiles that need to be turned.
It will be made from African Mahogany. The column is already in place, so here's the method I think will work. Make large staved cylinders, with a paper joint separating the halves. I will flatten an edge, then attach cross slats ( across the diameter) on the inside of this edge. This will be held in a chuck, I will proceed to smooth the inside first. After accomplishing this, I will shape the outside. Then I will detach it from the lathe, and break the paper joints so there will be two halves that fit perfectly around the 20" diameter column. I have left out misc. details in the process, but does anyone see significant flaws in this process? Thanks.
Hutch
P.S. I haven't bid yet, but they are in a crunch They need these pieces, one of each, by May 27. How does $600 each sound, not including materials?
It will be made from African Mahogany. The column is already in place, so here's the method I think will work. Make large staved cylinders, with a paper joint separating the halves. I will flatten an edge, then attach cross slats ( across the diameter) on the inside of this edge. This will be held in a chuck, I will proceed to smooth the inside first. After accomplishing this, I will shape the outside. Then I will detach it from the lathe, and break the paper joints so there will be two halves that fit perfectly around the 20" diameter column. I have left out misc. details in the process, but does anyone see significant flaws in this process? Thanks.
Hutch
P.S. I haven't bid yet, but they are in a crunch They need these pieces, one of each, by May 27. How does $600 each sound, not including materials?