Phil Holtan (master woodturner, pastor, and friend) came by in the late afternoon.  Marc has provided a full-scale drawing of the four columns needed (two in the entry, two between living room and dining room), and I asked his help in fabricating them.  He avidly took to the drawings, and figured out exactly how they could be done—all within a weekend, he says, during one of his woodturning workshops.  Phil helped me design and build a cradle for our daughters 25 years ago, and I have always had enormous respect for his technical skill—and generosity in sharing it with others.  I look forward to the collaboration, although in truth I am going to rely more on his skill than mine.  One slip of the chisel, and the turning column would be ruined.