Had a call last week from someone wanting a finial turned for bedpost. He lost the original when he moved and was in the doghouse. Turns out to be a simple job. No finish as he paints artistically. Used beech and we played with oil stains I had but grain showed heavy. This is a pic of after he did his magic. Can you tell which one is mine??

32 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Can you tell which one is mine??

The left one.

 

Nice job!

 

I've never turned wood but the other day was picturing the spinning of an entire cylindrical vessel for truing up form.

One on the right- no wear marks!

 

I simply can't tell the difference. They both look the same.

The certainly are dead nuts look a likes, but I'd guess the right one is the one you turned.

Right one, no nicks and the finish is cleaner.  Very hard to tell difference.  You matched them very well including the finish.  I would bet money he is now out of trouble.  

Edited February 9, 20224 yr by HandyDan

I'm thinking the one on the right also.

Nice Job!!!!

I guess the right, only because of the finish. Really nice match!

Great job!

Been into other things last couple days. The right one is the new one. Now if he had not told me.......but I did hold the original and the lighter belly was the give away for me. Thanks for the comments.

Yours looks more symmetrical. I figured it was a trick question. Plus one dowel looked more fresh.