Kevin wrote:
I was turning a top for a box/bowl the other day and thought a bit of
decoration would be nice. I had a piece of hard maple which was turned to
somewhat decorative shape. It could be used as a top of the lid of the
box/bowl. I got to wondering if it just might be easier to make the lid
with the decorative little geegaw on top all of a single piece. I've seen
some where the turner made the box, made the lid, and then glued a little
finial on top. Come to think of it, I guess that way to do it is the way
that seems right at the time.

You really need to consider the strength of the material you are working
with, and the size/shape of the finished product.

I would make what I call a lidded pot (ie a fairly wide shallow bowl
with a wide lid) then the body and lid would be 'bowl' turned and the
finial would have to be an add on 'spindle' turning for strength.

OTOH, a tall thin box might be 'spindle' turning, so the finial could be
part of the lid.


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