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Better-Built Wood Railings
Elegant, site-built, rot-resistant railings don’t have to break the bank.
An Eye for Detail
A sample of the craft of architectural metal design, fabrication, and installation.
Balustrades
If you can solve the geometry, spacing, and proportions of the balustrade along the rise and run of the stair, then the design for a level balustrade is a piece of cake.
Handrail Required?
Count the number of risers, and check the nearby topography.
Winding Down to the Wine Cellar
These intricate, custom railings that lead to a spacious wine cellar in a private residence were designed and created by metal artist and blacksmith Scott Lankton. Each hand-chiseled leaf and…
Details for a Sweet Entry Porch
Simple new entry stairs and railings respect the home’s design.
How to Make a Stair-Rail Easement
The part is small and complex, and must be carved by hand
8 Ways to Make an Old Deck Safe
Three days of strategic work and an investment in materials save this deck from a catastrophic ending.
How To Build A Distinctive Stair Rail
Create a stain-grade and sturdy custom railing, balustrade, and newel posts on site with stock lumber.
French Polish for a Showpiece Handrail
In this "Master Carpenter" column, architectural finisher and furniture restorer Peter Gedrys explains the process he used for applying a French polish to a set of mahogany handrails. He began…

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