Master Carpenter: How to Carve a Stair-Rail Easement
In this video series, master stairbuilders Richard and Ed Walston demonstrate how to plan, mock up, build, and finish a custom curve where a railing meets a newel post
All Videos in This Series:
1. Introduction
2. Creating the Rough Shape
3. Finish the Profile
4. Bonus Interview
Stairs are one of the most challenging projects in a house, especially if they are curved. And though many of the stair parts can be store-bought, railings in particular require hand work on occasion. In this series, veteran stair builder Richard Walston and his son Ed will demonstrate their techniques for laying out, cutting and hand-carving a curved railing easement.
| Read the companion article: How to Make a Stair-Rail Easement  |
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