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Default Making a metal cap for a wooden post


"Tim Downie" wrote in message
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I've an idea to create a memorial post for a departed friend which would
consist of a domed metal cap on a 4"x4" post.

I had originally though of making the cap of lead but a quick google
suggest that lead "burning" is well beyond my skills & equipment levels so
I wondered if either I can work the lead "panel beater style" to cover the
top and extend down the sides for a few inches or whether I should
consider a different metal like an aluminium alloy.

Of course I could just contract the work out to someone to do properly but
I'd like to have a go myself.

Any suggestions?



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