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This is a matter of measurement. Neither Peter Follansbee nor I suggest that the two "halves" are connected by a sheet of paper. The two resulting half-columns, as we call them, are markedly less than half a turning. As witness dopey early 20C restorations where the turnings are literally half and are thereby immediately detected. THe practice seems to have been gluing two blanks to a central piece of wood. As noted by Peter, this is quick and easy. Once the columns are turned, they are readily… Continue