Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this?

smoochas · 08-06-2010, 11:22 AM

Ours is missing from the exterior of our house... thanks!
Also any recommendations as to WHAT TO USE and HOW painting all this exterior wood (I should probably ask on the painting forum...)

wombosi · 08-06-2010, 12:35 PM

hey there smoochas.

i would be happy to turn one for you for a few bucks for material and shipping.

you won't likely find a half finial anywhere. it's simply a full one ripped in half.

if you can get me a better perspective picture with a tape measure alongside it, and ideally with diameters of all the different elements, i can get you a fairly precise copy and either mail you the full one, or cut in half and give you two halfs.

let me know.

b

also, as far as "what to use," i'm a little confused. do you mean material for the finial?
i would turn it out of either some sapele or meranti as i have both in the shop. the sapele i would have to charge you a bit more for. then you would prime it before installing.

any decent paint should be fine on all of that stuff.

bob22 · 08-06-2010, 03:34 PM

Try:
http://www.architecturaldepot.com/pc...ination-acorn/

or:
http://www.accentbuildingproducts.com/fypon.html

or:
http://www.architectural-ornament.co..._download.aspx

I think I ordered my Fypon stuff from the middle one.

Tom Struble · 08-06-2010, 09:20 PM

oo spring for the custom made wood one

bob22 · 08-09-2010, 08:37 PM

A wood one made by a craftsman has a certain appeal but a plastic one by Fypon will outlast it by years and no one will know but you. Price, don't have a clue.

Tom Struble · 08-09-2010, 08:54 PM

how old would ya say the original one is there bob?

people are so quick to replace trim that may be well over a hundred years old with plastic cause it last longer

i say pay the craftsman instead of amazon at least you have a story to tell

**oh'mike** · 08-09-2010, 09:06 PM

I've got a wood turning friend---He has made me look like a hero,several times, when I needed just the right size or shape item.

Seriously, consider the offer to turn you a custom----It will make the job look right.--Mike----

08-06-2010, 11:22 AM	#1
smoochas Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY Posts: 47	Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this? Ours is missing from the exterior of our house... thanks! Also any recommendations as to WHAT TO USE and HOW painting all this exterior wood (I should probably ask on the painting forum...)

08-06-2010, 12:35 PM	#2
wombosi Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Western Masschusetts Posts: 574	Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this? hey there smoochas. i would be happy to turn one for you for a few bucks for material and shipping. you won't likely find a half finial anywhere. it's simply a full one ripped in half. if you can get me a better perspective picture with a tape measure alongside it, and ideally with diameters of all the different elements, i can get you a fairly precise copy and either mail you the full one, or cut in half and give you two halfs. let me know. b also, as far as "what to use," i'm a little confused. do you mean material for the finial? i would turn it out of either some sapele or meranti as i have both in the shop. the sapele i would have to charge you a bit more for. then you would prime it before installing. any decent paint should be fine on all of that stuff. Last edited by wombosi; 08-06-2010 at 12:37 PM.

08-06-2010, 03:34 PM	#3
bob22 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Near Philly Posts: 1,957	Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this? Try: http://www.architecturaldepot.com/pc...ination-acorn/ or: http://www.accentbuildingproducts.com/fypon.html or: http://www.architectural-ornament.co..._download.aspx I think I ordered my Fypon stuff from the middle one.

08-06-2010, 09:20 PM	#4
Tom Struble Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: west milford n.j. Posts: 2,692	Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this? oo spring for the custom made wood one

08-09-2010, 08:37 PM	#5
bob22 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Near Philly Posts: 1,957	Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this? A wood one made by a craftsman has a certain appeal but a plastic one by Fypon will outlast it by years and no one will know but you. Price, don't have a clue.

Where can I find a half-Finial (??) like this?