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RogerS wrote:But the tops of the three corner spindles is a bit of a nightmare - especially the one on the right as the top is a compound angle and I'm struggling to find a good way of getting this measured....any suggestions very welcome especially as we move on down to the main wreath.
Robert wrote:RogerS wrote:But the tops of the three corner spindles is a bit of a nightmare - especially the one on the right as the top is a compound angle and I'm struggling to find a good way of getting this measured....any suggestions very welcome especially as we move on down to the main wreath.
suggestion...A short spindle or batten with 4 long thin metal angles (say 8mmx8mm x 200mm) held onto the corners of the batten at the top end by elastic bands. Slide the angles until they touch and you will have your cutting angle. Might need to taper the ends so you get point contact.
9fingers wrote:Possibly not the right thing to be saying but from the first time I saw that staircase, long before you said anything about changing it, I really liked it.
Bob
9fingers wrote:Possibly not the right thing to be saying but from the first time I saw that staircase, long before you said anything about changing it, I really liked it.
Bob
Sheffield Tony wrote:
I admit I know nothing about staircase design. And I know this is probably a terrible time to ask. But without any newel posts , what provides strength to that hand rail ? It looks a bit alarmingly lightweight to me. If I lean on the top handrail do I and up with a scene looking like a bar room brawl in a cowboy movie ?
Sheffield Tony wrote:I don't think how you plan to use it is relevant; its purpose is to prevent nasty accidents. You could extend the same argument to justify leaving it completely open ! And a part of the justification of building regs is to ensure safety, within reasonable working assumptions, for future users. I can't see where he structural strength in that handrail comes from. Just perhaps worth thinking on.
Jonathan wrote:Rodger, love the improvements you have made on the balustrading, for me it's a 100% improvement......
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