December 21, 2025Dec 21 Popular Post comment_367403 It is around 4” in diameter and 2.75” tall. The finial is 2” tall. I did green flock on the inside. The box is cherry. Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_367404 Spectacular Rusty. Love the thin walls. Looks like you've mastered the laser too. A very special gift to be treasured. Thanks for sharing. Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_367410 Gorgeous piece, Rusty! Love turning cherry. What is the finial made from? Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_367419 Really nice work Sir! That is definitely a gift to be treasured. Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_367427 Beautiful piece especially love the finial. Well done sir Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_367446 Beautiful work Rusty! The UV in sunlight will darken cherry wood. Did you account for this with your finish or leaving it natural. Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by MrRick Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 Author comment_367489 22 hours ago, lew said: Gorgeous piece, Rusty! Love turning cherry. What is the finial made from? Thanks, the finial is genuine imitation ebony, it’s walnut dyed with black India ink. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 Author comment_367490 8 hours ago, MrRick said: Beautiful work Rusty! The UV in sunlight will darken cherry wood. Did you account for this with your finish or leaving it natural. Did not take any of that into account. My wife told me a couple of days ago so I didn’t have time for my normal finish. This has five coats of spray on lacquer. It drys fast and can meet tight deadlines. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 Author comment_367491 12 hours ago, Rusty S said: Beautiful piece especially love the finial. Well done sir Thanks. A friend of mine turned me onto the Keith Burns style finial and I fell in love with them. I use this style a lot. Report
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