Ionic caps planed, jointed and staged for carving.
The carving begins with the Capitals placed upside down on the banker.
Outline of the egg & dart.
This picture highlights the various modeling stages of the carving.
At this point the piece is almost completed on this side, the bottom side, and is ready to be turned.
Nylon slings are are used to turn the stone.
The initial part of the turn is achieved by using bailed "Excelsior."
On it's way back to the carver.
The first of 18 column shafts in a horizontal lathe.
The first column base being completed on a vertical lathe.
Lewis pins are used when possible to lessen the chance of edge damage.
On pallets ready for shipping.
