I am new to this forum and interested in any tips anyone may have on how to build arts and crafts columns.  The column would be part of a short interior wall that would separate a hall from a living room.  I have seen pictures of these decorative columns; but, can’t tell how they are built from the pics.  I plan to build the column in fir and to stain it.  It will be 8×8″ wide and 4’3″ high.  If anyone has ever built one, I would appreciate any tips on how these columns were originally built or how you put it together.