on 7/18/01 12:27 PM, Popkin Bruce at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Question:  Is traditional wood lath still commercially available?  Does it
> look just like 19th C lath or is it a modern interpretation?  Or do you make
> that for yourself, too?
>
> Bruce Popkin
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: William Gould [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 11:27 AM
>> To:   [log in to unmask]
>> Subject:      Re: Plaster Corner Bead Source?
>>
>> on 7/15/01 2:54 PM, John Leeke, Preservation Consultant at
>> [log in to unmask] wrote:
>>
>>> I was wondering if you know of a source for traditional wooden corner
>> bead
>>> for interior wood lath plaster systems where two walls meet at an
>> outside
>>> corner. You know, nail up the lath, nail on the corner bead, trowel on
>> the
>>> plaster flush to the corner bead, and the result is 1/2" to 3/8" radius
>> of
>>> wood that holds up to wear and tear in service.
>>>
>>> John
>>> by hammer and hand great works do stand
>>>
>> John
>>
>> I make the corners to your pattern, my pattern or to a published pattern,
>> e.g. The Victorian Design Book.  I have a conventional sample on hand if
>> you
>> wish to see it.
>>
>> Bill
>
Bruce

Sawn lath is readily available.  I purchase and use it frequently.  Since I
don't know where you are located I cannot direct you to a source.  Accordion
lath can be easily made as long as you know someone with a saw mill who can
cut out the stock.  Riven lath is relatively easy to make as long as you
have a source of veneer quality logs.  There are a number of people who
still engage in the practice.

Bill