[MassHistPres] Wood Column Repairs / Replacements

[heartwood]

here, here!  I support steven’s observation....
with periodic maintenance (that is not a dirty word), a restored column can last in 
perpetuity giving future generations of NBSS grads the opportunity to keep them
supporting weight long after self driving cars are found to be a fool’s game...

and this lathe, turns full tree columns rather than staved ones, eh?

thanks for your feedback and offer of assistance steven...

......jade

jade mortimer
heartwood window restoration
po box 114 1605 mohawk trail
charlemont, ma 01339
413-625-8680

From: Steven O'Shaughnessy via MassHistPres 
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:35 AM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu 
Subject: [MassHistPres] Wood Column Repairs / Replacements

While there may be a source for fiberglass or resin columns with proper proportions and entasis in their design, my feeling is that columns can and should be repaired or reproduced in wood. This promotes the restoration and custom woodworking / turning crafts and with some demand will come supply of skilled craftsmanship. The North Bennet Street School has recently reproduced the 7" tall columns for the lantern on the roof of the 1790's Memorial Hall in Charlestown. Students researched, honed their new skills and achieved great results. The columns should be going up within the next month. Alumni of the program have recently repaired and reset two story columns on a Colonial Revival in Somerset, MA.  
And to ease the challenges faced in reproducing large, heavy columns, the school has purchased a massive 6000 ln Oliver Model 66 lathe on which we will be able to turn columns, bases and capitals. We work with homeowners, museums, churches and on public buildings as a venue for teaching craft. We are happy to speak with stewards of historic buildings who need assistance and might consider students learning craft while 
Thank you.


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