One of my new friends at this forum suggested that I post a Bed that I built.
This is actually a replica of my bed. Hopefully a picture follows.
I traced the headboard on glued up paper (using carbon paper to etch outline) while kneeling on my bed. Then by using a turning and regular caliper, I drew a full size pattern of the post.
The post were turned in sections (four) with the spindle the fourth. I centered 5/8" holes for dowels while the blanks were still square knowing I'd never get center if post were turned first.
It is Cherry.
I don't have a lot of experience turning so it was just slow tedious work.
AG