Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
This was not my usual kind of turning, but I thought it was an interesting project to take on.
I was contacted by a firm who were doing restoration work to an old textile mill, Bridgehouse mill in Howarth, West Yorkshire. It is a listed building and dates back to the 18th century and at the highest point it had a turned finial that needed replacing. Since medieval times, pointed finials have been fitted to the apex of roofs, as they were thought to prevent the devil from sitting there!
It was made from Red Grandis Hardwood which is a high performing timber, with exceptional durability and perfect for external use. So lets hope the new finial lasts as long as the original!!
I needed to cut a large mortice to join the two pieces together and was kindly sent a couple of large forstner bits from Planet Plus Ltd, who stock a wide range of woodworking and woodturning tools, well worth checking them out...
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DISCLAIMER :
Woodturning and woodworking can be dangerous, When using any tools/machinery always read & understand the manufacturer's guidelines & safety instructions.
The methods I use may not be the safest, so please be responsible for your own safety ... My videos are for entertainment purposes only.
This was not my usual kind of turning, but I thought it was an interesting project to take on.
I was contacted by a firm who were doing restoration work to an old textile mill, Bridgehouse mill in Howarth, West Yorkshire. It is a listed building and dates back to the 18th century and at the highest point it had a turned finial that needed replacing. Since medieval times, pointed finials have been fitted to the apex of roofs, as they were thought to prevent the devil from sitting there!
It was made from Red Grandis Hardwood which is a high performing timber, with exceptional durability and perfect for external use. So lets hope the new finial lasts as long as the original!!
I needed to cut a large mortice to join the two pieces together and was kindly sent a couple of large forstner bits from Planet Plus Ltd, who stock a wide range of woodworking and woodturning tools, well worth checking them out...
planetplusltd.com
planetplusltd.com/product-category/Woodturning
planetplusltd.com/product/forstner-bits
My website , shop and social media links..
andyphillip.com
etsy.com/uk/shop/AndyPhillipHandmade
instagram.com/andyphillip_
facebook.com/AndyPhillipHandmade
DISCLAIMER :
Woodturning and woodworking can be dangerous, When using any tools/machinery always read & understand the manufacturer's guidelines & safety instructions.
The methods I use may not be the safest, so please be responsible for your own safety ... My videos are for entertainment purposes only.
