Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I was asked to make an 8 foot support pillar to replace a rotted out one, I used Iroko as it lasts well outdoors and any insect that tries to chew on it gets dead before it can damage it!
No detailed drawings and only a small part to copy, photos and measurements. Also my lathe tops out at 4' so I had to improvise
woodturners.uk worth a look if you are a UK turner who wants a website.
I was asked to make an 8 foot support pillar to replace a rotted out one, I used Iroko as it lasts well outdoors and any insect that tries to chew on it gets dead before it can damage it!
No detailed drawings and only a small part to copy, photos and measurements. Also my lathe tops out at 4' so I had to improvise
woodturners.uk worth a look if you are a UK turner who wants a website.










