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We need to find a source (in the southeast, if possible) for a 6″ X 6″ structural turned post. This posts will have a 3 ply 11 7/8″ Microlam beam sitting on top of them and a 3 ply 2 X 12 girder under them which set on basement post. Don’t know the exact loading on these post, but the architect has called for 6″ X 6″ structural turned post. None of the local lumber yards can help and of course the “big box” stores don’t have a clue.
Thanks for any help.
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Sounds like a question for "Ask Mister Architect"....something like "Hey A**Hole, what the hell is this & where am I supposed to get one?"
I'll just bet he has the answer?
There is a porch place in Texas that might have something that would work, or be able to make you some. I've got their catalog somewhere if you need an address. Joe H
*You might consider checking some of the stair rail parts manufacturers. Names don't come to mind at this moment, but I recall seeing porch posts and/or columns available.walk gooddavid
*In the back of FHB there's usually a couple of ads for posts. They may be able to help you as well.Mike
*First thing to do is to check in your Yellow Pages (or online business directory) under "woodworkers" and "stair builders". A lot of these folks make some of their own newals and posts, and, a few will have access to a long-bed lathe.
*My advice, go back to a "big box", I suggest Lowe's (probably because I work at Lowe's) and tell them to order you a 6" turned column from Turncraft. I would be suprised to find that they didn't stock them, we do at our store.Make sure you check the maximum loading for the post.
*Schwerd wood columns. Mostly they do the classical Greek and Roman styles with capitals and the like. Expect to empty your wallet. AF Schwerd Manufacturing Co.,3215 McClure Avenue,PITTSBURGH, PA., 15212,412-766-6322.No website that I know of, and I'd guess that if they can't supply, they'll know who can. Slainte, RJ.
*http://www.hbgcolumns.comThey make load bearing wood and fiberglass columns in many sizes, styles and woods.Jerry
*your architect has poor terminology. You are looking for 6" round columns, not 6x6 round posts. Then when you find a source for columns your next question will be, Tuscan, Corinthian, Doric????? Fluted?Have a discussion with the architect as to what he's looking for or you'll end up taking the blame for getting it wrong. These guys take classes in "Documentation".The plans likely have notes attached that specify confirming things with him and confirming dimensions on site etc, etc,etc, all designmed to avert liabilities for him.
*Stewart Construction,I had the same situation with a 5 1/2" x 11 7/8" beam loading the post.I looked at many $$$expensive$$$ turned posts until I found some poly composite 6" Tuscan colomns from Spartan Architechtural Columns.They were cheap $101.38 each (including cap & base)and had some pretty high load bearing capacity.I found them on the web at http://www.archetectural-columns.com Their phone # in Oregon is 800-949-5450Craig
*we "turned" large dimension (12" X 12") fir timbers into decorative columns with a shop built lathe- found the centers of the timber and mounted them on bolt centers. Built a parallel overhead carriage out of really straight framing lumber to support a 3 horse router. Turned the post with a small motor and belt. Made successive passes with the router, following the carriage and profile. we had to do a bunch of them for an octagon park shelter. Might be too much work to set up for just onesies or twosies , but it worked like a charm for 8 of the suckers..
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We need to find a source (in the southeast, if possible) for a 6" X 6" structural turned post. This posts will have a 3 ply 11 7/8" Microlam beam sitting on top of them and a 3 ply 2 X 12 girder under them which set on basement post. Don't know the exact loading on these post, but the architect has called for 6" X 6" structural turned post. None of the local lumber yards can help and of course the "big box" stores don't have a clue.
Thanks for any help.