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  1. 07-22-2005, 03:39 PM #1
    hylander14
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    rope turnings

    Hi; My son and I are designing a poster style bed for him. We hope to include a section with rope turnings. I am searching for someone with the skills and equipment to make 4 post segments in either oak or pine that have a rope style turning. Anyone with knowledge or expertise, please reply. Thanks
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  2. 07-22-2005, 04:01 PM #2
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    RE: rope turnings

    One of the magazines I get was describing how to do this in an issue several months ago (can't remember if it was Fine Woodworking, Popular Woodworking, or Wood Magazine). I'll see if I can find the article.

    How long a post are you looking to put on the bed? If you're really looking to find somebody to make it for you, the length of the post may make a big difference. Most of the people here seem to be hobbyists, and may not have big enough machines to accomodate what you want to do. You may need to find a professional with a much longer machine.
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  3. 07-22-2005, 04:10 PM #3
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    RE: rope turnings

    Thanks for the quick response. I should have included that we are looking for a segment about 245 tyo 36" long in about a 3.5 to 4.5 diameter.
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  4. 07-22-2005, 05:54 PM #4
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    RE: rope turnings

    Hm. I can't seem to find this article. I think it was FWW or Popular WW though.
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  5. 07-22-2005, 07:11 PM #5
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    RE: rope turnings

    Hi; My son and I are designing a poster style bed for him. We hope to include a section with rope turnings. I am searching for someone with the skills and equipment to make 4 post segments in either oak or pine that have a rope style turning. Anyone with knowledge or expertise, please reply. Thanks
    hylander

    I have a Legacy mill that will turn rope sections up to 60" and up to about 4" diameter.I can do whatever material you choose

    Contact me via PM and we can discuss details

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  6. 07-23-2005, 10:21 PM #6
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    RE: rope turnings

    You could see if there is a local turning club, or a chapter of the American Woodturners Association near you and email their conact. I get lots of emails for work from our club president looking for members to help out people. That said I can't help you directly with your work.
    Heres a link to the AWA chapters http://tinyurl.com/699sg
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  7. 07-24-2005, 08:00 PM #7
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    RE: rope turnings

    Thanks Kev. Watch out for splinters!
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