Virginia 1905 Church Restoration

Briar Hill Sandstone 32" (tallest)
Briar Hill Sandstone
32″ (tallest)

These were copied from the only original finial left on the tower. It was fun to work in this style.

Briar Hill Sandstone
Briar Hill Sandstone

I had the block cut at the quarry on their diamond saw to establish the crocket height; the piece on the right is what I started with, and the one on the left has been started. I take each piece up step by step, doing the same thing to each piece as I go, so they are all as alike as possible.

Briar Hill Sandstone
Briar Hill Sandstone

The tooth chisel texture is wonderful, but it is also very helpful on sandstone.

Briar Hill Sandstone
Briar Hill Sandstone

The original is in the background.

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