Columns & Large Turnings

A column is usually a cylindrical structural element that supports the weight of the structure above such as a roof. There designs have evolved from ancient Greece and before through the years from simple support elements to a highly decorative and engineered piece.

We do produce regular quantities of large cylindrical turnings, they are usually turned from glulam timber which is a factory produced laminated softwood. These turned pillars are usually used in contempory architectural projects.

Our particular speciality is the manufacture and turning of extremely large columns and pillars, mainly linked to the construction industry, architectural restoration and garden design.

These large turnings have been made on our specially adapted lathe which has 6m between centres and a 600mm diameter capacity.

Shown here are some examples of the work we have produced over the last few years.

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A Selection of work we have completed…

Contact us

The Old Bakery 8 Edward Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 5ET

info@spindlewoodturning.co.uk | Tel: 01278 453665

What a pleasure it was to get my spindles from Spindlewood,very friendly and professional team and can deliver what they say, would recommend to everyone,very highly skilled team well done!

Katie Mattravers

Highly recommended – Jon is a pleasure to deal with, very accommodating and completed everything faster than expected and to a very high standard.

Sophie Lewis

What can I say about this Company other than absolutely fantastic, attentive, supportive, helpful going above and beyond. Helped me out with a broken table leg, gave me sensible advice didn’t fleece me and carried out a superb job. I thoroughly recommend them.

N H

Delighted with the finial for my roof apex which was bespoke and arrived within a week of ordering. Excellent quality of craftsmanship and the sapele wood which was recommended by James was perfect for the job. Good communication and competitive pricing.

Jan Ratcliffe

The guys at spindlewood have helped me on many projects over the years, their knowledge and service is exemplary, I would recommend them any time.

Peter Jelley

Excellent quality. Produced on time at a good price. Very satisfied.

Stuart Eyles

Lovely quality spindles and newels, arrived promptly. A pleasure to deal with.

Jill Field

Absolutely fantastic service, top quality workmanship and lovely to deal with. Very much recommended.

We contacted the team at Spindlewood looking to match an existing newel post in our home. Working only from a photo and my measurements they were able to match the post almost perfectly – they turned the job around really quickly, and were professional and friendly throughout.

James Lawley

Spindleood have been absolutely fantastic in making three new porch newel posts from plan.. The service, quality and product is exceptional. Would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks to James, John and the team!

Michael Lloyd

Superb service from the team at Spindlewood – I would use again without hesitation.
Sindlewood helped me to extend the banisters for my stairs and to recreate the handrail and base. This was all done during COVID lockdown so just from templates. The quality is so high that you cannot tell which are the new parts and which ones are the originals.

Andy Hole