Spanish Oak

[keithbyrd]

This is from Spanish oak - the tree was well over 100 years old, was pulled out of some ruins west of Morella castle rumored destroyed in a battle in the 1500s- sharp tools, light cuts - wood was not stabilized - treated it very tenderly! Black titanium Statesman.

 

[Alan Morrison]

Love that timber.

 

[mark james]

Absolutely beautiful Keith! The blank is very appealing, and I love the custom finial - these should be done more often, adds a very nice element.

 

[qquake]

Beautiful! I love wood with history.

 

[WarEagle90]

Excellent, Keith. The wood is beautiful and has history, gotta love it.

 

[JoeCallahan]

Absolutely beautiful Keith! The blank is very appealing, and I love the custom finial - these should be done more often, adds a very nice element.

I've been wanting to try making a few custom finials, but have no idea how to go about doing so. Are there any articles you would recommend?

 

[mark james]

I've been wanting to try making a few custom finials, but have no idea how to go about doing so. Are there any articles you would recommend?

Yes, this is a great resource: Custom finials.

 

[keithbyrd]

Absolutely beautiful Keith! The blank is very appealing, and I love the custom finial - these should be done more often, adds a very nice element.

Thank you Mark - I agree with your comments on the finial - that seems to be an item that doesn't get much attention any more!

 

[keithbyrd]

Excellent, Keith. The wood is beautiful and has history, gotta love it.

Thanks Dan - I'm always looking for story wood!

 

[keithbyrd]

Beautiful! I love wood with history.

Thanks Jim - I'm with you - always looking for story wood!