I finished this HF last night as well as the finial. Ambrosia Maple with black dyed Poplar finial.
This is my first finial so I wasn't sure of the shape. This is what I ended up with and there is something about it I'm not happy with. I think it might be the large diameter of the upper convex section.
It's not glued in so I can make another, or several others, if necessary.
Let me know your opinions.
Sorry about the horrible picture, the camera is broken.
Thanks
bob