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Finial and roof boss gallery

Summerhouse finials and other garden buildings

From an initial acorn finial with base made for my own summerhouse, we made hundreds of finials over a period of 8 years. We are currently taking a break from making finials, to concentrate on other projects. We have contacted three fellow woodturners who are happy to take orders for summerhouse finials. For their contact details, see the summerhouse finials guide page.

 

WE HAVE STOPPED MAKING FINIALS. Check the finial guide for alternatives

Summerhouse roof finial
The first acorn finial. The acorn was pine, and lasted about 5 years. The base is cypress, and is still going strong.

ACORN FINIALS

Pine and cypress FN101

More acorn finials

Ball finial
Ball finial for a summerhouse. Left untreated, bare cedar and larch ready for painting.

BALL FINIALS

Cedar and larch FN119

More ball finials

Thistle finial
Turned finial and base for a summerhouse. Left untreated, bare cedar wood ready for staining.

OTHER SHAPED FINIALS

Cypress FN113

More finial shapes

Garden boss
Turned boss for the apex of a summerhouse

ROOF BOSS

Oak - FN105

More roof bosses

acorn post finials
Acorns to sit on top of posts

POST FINIALS

Oak - FN130

More post caps