How To Build Tapered Craftsman Porch Columns
Mar 24 2012 tutorial on how to build tapered bungalow columns.
How to build tapered craftsman porch columns. Wide at the top. More details on this here. Attach top 1 6 trim. Whatever material i end up using my plan is for polyurethane glue and splines or biscuits at the joints.
In craftsman homes living and dining rooms are often divided by low walls or display cabinets topped with tapered columns. Making tapered craftsman style columns home improvement as i ve mentioned before i m drawing heavily on american craftsman architecture for the overall look for the exterior of the house. I need to build a couple of craftsman style tapered columns for a front porch. I was planning on using solid wood until i talked to a contractor that said he has cut them from mdo plywood.
The columns in this drawing will be 15 in. Hold the front edge 2 in. Cut 4 pieces of 1 6 7 1 2 on the short side and 9 inches on the long side with mitered. Diy craftsman style porch columns step 1.
Making the tapered column covers for the front porch. The porch has overhang but the columns will get wet. Finding the right column to fit the specific architectural order or style that you are looking for has never been easier. Attach boards around existing columns.
Replacing 1970 s limestone column with arts crafts style demolition of 2 3 of stone replaced with white oak tapered wrap grinder diamond cut off and cup wh. Measure height of your porch columns and cut 4 1x6s to that size. Wide at the base and 7 1 2 in. These columns come with instructions and are easy to install for the homeowner or contractor.
Since it has a large porch the logical choice for the support posts are tapered columns. Square tapered craftsman pvc column wrapselite trimworks offers an extensive line of quick ship or custom made pvc column wraps.