BIG!!! stave turning

Started gluing up the 18" by 9'6" column yesterday out of 1.5" poplar. Since I am working by myself I am only gluing up half at a time. I assembled the column and got it fitted together properly and then nailed the bottom 5 staves together across the ends so they wouldn't move and then glued and clamped the 3 loose staves. This resulted in 5 staves being glued together. Today I will glue the other staves and also install the cross bracing inside the ends so I can mount it on the lathe. As soon as my neighbor finishes the 2 new banjos I need I will start turning this monster.

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Art Ransom
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Art, I know it can be a PITA, but would you mind posting a few pictures along the way? I would love to see a log that size chucked up and ready to go.

Robert

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nailshooter41

Interesting work, Art. There are probably lots of architectural and renovation turners who could add much to the ng, but are either too busy or not interested in posting here. This is a large and important branch of woodturning, but you wouldn't know it by activity on woodturning net forums or magazines. We appreciate your input, only wish more would share and give us a better balance.

Wonder how many pounds and cubic feet of timber you saved by using staves? Someone, somewhere probably sells a hollowing bar for 18" X

9'6" vessels with 2" openings. :)

Water for 17th century London was partly supplied by long elm logs with a 7" bore. I saw some at the Kew Steam Museum. Amazing what they could do with what they had.

Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter

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