On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:35:05 +0100, "Arthur2"
wrote:

I might get lucky and source 3 shorter pieces cheaply and avoid calling Trav
& Perks and pay a fortune
for a piece of 3.3m long x 10" x 32mm.

1.) Your staircase will end up 2" narrower.

2.) The joint(s) will be visible.

If both are worth the savings, go for it! Since the stringers are
often attached to walls, I'm sure the laminations will be strong
enough.

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