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Stairways- baluster arrangement- Part 3
by archturn
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 a... published 9 months ago
Lathe Turning Kitchen Island Legs
by archturn
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... published 9 months ago
Stairways-geometry and measurements - Part 2
by archturn
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. A... published 9 months ago
Architectural Wood Turning
by archturn
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 on... published 10 months ago
Turning Custom Wood Stair Balusters
by archturn
barley twisted balusters and tapered balustersIn 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... published 10 months ago
Stairs and beautiful stair design
by archturn
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... published 9 months ago






