Crooked finial

[Curt Fuller]

This is my first off center finial I was able to complete without breaking it. Still needs a lot of work but I'm starting to figure it out. Turned without any special tools or chuck, just using a round tenon in spigot jaws and tightening it down skiwampus in a couple positions. The whole thing is 11" tall x 4.25". The box is Osage orange, finial is walnut.

[Pete Jordan]

I like it a bunch, Curt!

You are always thinkin!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very impressive Curt! The word 'Whimsical' comes to mind as it looks like something I would expect to see one of the Harry Potter movies. As everyone strives to create their own signature finial - looks like you did it! Very nice work - great imagination! You always post something just a little different and get the rest of us to think! Thanks for that!

[robert hainstock]

OH! you mean't for it to look like that. Actually, it looks great, and as Steve said, it could be your signature piece.:D:D
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Curt that is beautiful. I really like that. Well done.

[Geoff Hanha]

Yep thumbs up here in the UK, i like the wood the whole thing, might start and pinch that finial rather nice. Its one of those clean type turnings if you know what i mean..Geoff

[curtis rosche]

wow, steve watches harry potter!. that does look really great, you should make that your signiture finial.

[Richard Madison]

Cool box Curt, and love that finial! Must try your "skiwampus" technique.

[tim mathis]

curt,
that looks great.

[Ron McKinley]

Don't know how you did it as I have enough problems with a "straight" finial..........Ron

[Jim Becker]

VERY kewel piece, Curt!

[Barry Elder]

Glad to see such a great finial! I have thought and pondered and reviewed and decided not to try it. Now I'll have to think about it some more! Really a nice job!

[Robert McGowen]

That really took some doing. Very nice.

[Norm Zax]

I like! Thanks for posting.

[Ron Drew]

First class work Curt. Must have been very satisfying to turn the finial! Nicely done.