Finials

mardi 28 octobre 2014

_DSC2761.jpg Medication seems to be controlling the shakes reasonably well, so have ventured out into the shed again. Spent a couple of hours this morning practicing turning finials for lids of small boxes. Reasonably happy with the results, but could still be finer. I would appreciate comments.



I have been reading Richard Raffan's book "Turning Boxes" and noted his comments regarding finials:
"In 1975, I gave up putting either finials or knobs on the boxes I sold through American outlets because of the manufacturer's liability insurance. First my broker demanded a truly staggering premium, then decided he wouldn't insure my boxes at all. The argument was that the finials were fragile, which was true, and that a child might possibly break one off, swallow it and die.

In place of long and spiky finials and knobs I have used compact unbreakable and ungraspable beads and knobettes to crown my lids."

I do not anticipating that I will be selling boxes through American outlets, but may sell some through craft markets and the like. Have others experienced problems with small, fragile finials and knobs, If so, is "compact unbreakable and ungraspable" the only option?



I would also like to know how many turners still adorn thier lids with finials or knobs and whether they have had any adverse comments.



Thanks



Bob


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