Fence Post Caps Before & after

[lptools]

Hello, All. The first 2 photos are what was left of the fence post caps that needed replacing. The next 4 are what I made for replacement. The old wood was cedar, it did not hold up well in this application. I did not do the turning, an 8” x 8” cube of glued up African Pearwood was sent to a local guy, and was turned to a 5” diameter, with a stub tenon for mounting.  The rest is also African Pearwood, with one coat of epoxy resin sealer, and 2 coats of the finish color. The edge profiles were done by me with a combination of router bits, table saw, and some hand work. One of the fun aspects of my job!!! Regards, Lou

[EVILDR235]

Where do I click the LIKE button ?

EvilDr235

[lptools]

You just did!!! Thanks!!!!

[papadan]

Very nice work Lou, where did you get the Afr. pear wood and why did you choose it for this project?

[Yadda]

Great job! 

[lptools]

Hello, Yadda. Thanks!!  Papadan , the short answer is "because it was there", we had a few thick slabs laying around. The long answer, African Pearwood is very stable, tight grain, machines very well, good rot & insect resistance. Regards, Lou

[papadan]

Thanks Lou, I work with a lot of exotic wood, but have never heard of African Pear, I'll have to look a little harder for it.

[Mike H]

ditto on the NICE WORK or LIKE button

[gibsontool]

I agree with the others, nice work. Jim.

[mikeswrenches]

Very nice Lou, it looks great!

Mike

[lptools]

Hello, Guys. Thanks!!!!!!