Handrails - Page 3 of 5

New Winders for an Old House
Don’t even think about tackling these space-saving stairs without a full-scale drawing and a pair of dividers.
A Sweeping Handrail for a Centerpiece Stair
A pitch-block jig and a deadman stand are two keys in transforming a jumble of parts into a continuous handrail.
An easier handrail connection
Zipbolt UT rail bolt
Replace an ugly metal railing
Q: I want (my husband) to replace the ugly metal railing on the concrete steps in front of our house with a nice wooden one. He says that it’s impossible,…
Capping a pipe rail
I occasionally use 1-1/2 in. dia. steel pipe for handrails. It is plenty sturdy and easy to grip. But it needs something other than a 1-1/2 in. dia. cap threaded…
A Balustrade of Branches
Wood drawn from the forest makes a functional work of art.
Making a Laminated Curved Handrail
With the stairs as a form, gluing up commercially available bending rail is easier than it appears.
Pinpoint Stair-Rail Accuracy
Keep handrail joints aligned by using brads clipped above the rail bolt to prevent twisting.
Hanging a Wall Railing
Get it at the right height and make sure it's fastened to the framing; someone's life may depend on it.
Installing Handrails Made From Stock Parts
A full-scale drawing and some shop-built jigs can ease the assembly of expensive stair parts.

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