Carving a Newport Finial

This is a brief introduction to "Carving a Newport Finial."

This lesson teaches how to carve a Newport style finial as a detail for the pediment of a highboy.

• Lesson Contents: single episode; template, tool list, and photo
• Type of Wood: Cherry
• Size: 1-13/16"Dia. x 7"h
• Tool List: #7, 8mm; #7, 12mm; #7, 14mm
• Skill Level: Intermediate

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