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86Stairways- baluster arrangement- Part 3
This is my third installment on stairs and stair design. In this article, I'd like to discuss baluster arrangement. There are several ways balusters can be arranged on a stairway. But first let me define...
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76Stairway design - Iron balusters part 4
This is my fourth in a series regarding stairways and stair design. In this article I will focus more on aesthetics, and in particular, the option to use forged iron balusters as opposed to wooden...
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75Stairways-geometry and measurements - Part 2
This is my second part on stairs and stair design. In this brief article I'd like to discuss some of the geometry of stair design and a few of the more important stair codes used throughout most of the US. ...
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74Incredible Hand Carved Mantels
Lounging around the fireplace on a frigid evening is simply wonderful. The roaring fire helps take the cool air out of the room while creating ambience. Although fireplaces are meant to be practical, they...
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75Fireplace Mantel Surround Designs
As you can tell from my other Hubs, I am really into product and design ideas to enhance the beauty of the home. I've written about kitchen enhancements, stairway design and now fireplace mantel design. ...
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74Architectural Wood Turning
I have created several videos showcasing my architectural turnings. In this particular video I am turning large columns in poplar. These 8 inch columns were ordered by a customer in South Florida. He went...
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73Beautiful Hand Carved Embellishments
Hand carved wooden embellishments can make a handsome addition to any home. I've set out here to define many of the more common hand carved adornments and conclude with a few images of finished projects.
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72Turning Custom Wood Stair Balusters
barley twisted balusters and tapered balusters In the video below I am highlighting one of my more popular stair balusters. This particular baluster measures 1 3/4". It is approximately 36 inches high. It...
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71Lathe Turning Kitchen Island Legs
These are a set of Barley twisted kitchen Island legs that I made for a customer in Arizona. You do know what island legs are? These are the decorative (and sometimes structural) legs that support kitchen...
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70Stairs and beautiful stair design
Most of my adult life I've been involved with woodworking of some sort. I have been a remodeling contractor, a furniture builder, and currently am a professional would turner. And for much of the time I've...
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