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Mike G wrote:I'm sure that in a modern workshop set up for doing this sort of thing, all the curves are worked out in 3 dimensions in advance of using a single tool. I'm also certain that 100 years ago this would have been done with a whittling-down-and-fairing approach.
TrimTheKing wrote:Turn, or have turned, a slightly longer spindle(s) for that area. Path of least resistance!
Cabinetman wrote:I see your problem Roger, I’m afraid the only thing I can think of, probably isn’t what you want to hear, how about turning up a large biscuit tin to sit on the bottom step out of the top of which come the spindles. This would give you the height you require hopefully, not ideal but it would work. Ian
TrimTheKing wrote:Can you not just do option B but not start the flat section until the rail hits that spindle? Surely the rail could hit that spindle on the straight then immediately turn into the volute?
Malc2098 wrote:Would it be possible to lower the handrail on the lower section so you could place the first bottom tread spindle closer to the riser? I've no idea how much you would have to lower it it, but could it be done?
RogerS wrote:TrimTheKing wrote:Can you not just do option B but not start the flat section until the rail hits that spindle? Surely the rail could hit that spindle on the straight then immediately turn into the volute?
That might just work
RogerS wrote:Malc2098 wrote:Would it be possible to lower the handrail on the lower section so you could place the first bottom tread spindle closer to the riser? I've no idea how much you would have to lower it it, but could it be done?
That sounds like Option B, Malc.
TrimTheKing wrote:Can you not just do option B but not start the flat section until the rail hits that spindle? Surely the rail could hit that spindle on the straight then immediately turn into the volute?
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