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Installing Stair Spindles
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I have a traditional 1930's semi with 1970's panel staircase. I am about to embark on ripping out the panels and installing spindles and a new handrail. Before anyone asks, no the original spindles are not behind the panels unfortunately. Does anyone have any advice on the steps involved or can point me towards some instrutions? Is it DIY'able or should I get someone in (bearing in mind I am a fairly inexperienced woodworker)? Any advice greatly appreciated!!! Thanks SPC |
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"SPC" wrote in message m... All, I have a traditional 1930's semi with 1970's panel staircase. I am about to embark on ripping out the panels and installing spindles and a new handrail. Before anyone asks, no the original spindles are not behind the panels unfortunately. That's a shame. So many people panelled their stairs for the sake of fashion but they didn't need to remove the rails :-( . It does cut down on the dusting (if you're bothered about that) but it also cuts down the light and airy feel of the place. I hate the enclosed feeling of the panelled stairs, I'd rather not have any barrier at all than a solid one. Go ahead and do it. You can buy ready made spindles, I reckon it shouldn't be difficult and someone round here will be able to tell you how even if the instructions don't come with the pack. Our rails are simple four square ones in groups of three. I prefer those to fancy ones bcause of the dust ... Mary |
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SPC wrote:
All, I have a traditional 1930's semi with 1970's panel staircase. I am about to embark on ripping out the panels and installing spindles and a new handrail. Before anyone asks, no the original spindles are not behind the panels unfortunately. Does anyone have any advice on the steps involved or can point me towards some instrutions? Is it DIY'able or should I get someone in (bearing in mind I am a fairly inexperienced woodworker)? Any advice greatly appreciated!!! Thanks SPC It's very straightforward but would be tedious without an electric mitre saw. You can buy all the bits (spindles, newels, base rail, hand rail, etc) from a number of sources including the sheds, Richard Burbridge are well known but there are others. There are different ways to fix the handrail to the newels, some easier and some more traditional. I've seen a good "how to" leaflet on the web somewhere but can't find it now - try spending some time with google. It's worth doing, we had an 80s ranch style staircase with square newels - yeuk. -- Dave S (The return email address is a dummy) |
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In article , Dave wrote: It's very straightforward but would be tedious without an electric mitre saw. You can buy all the bits (spindles, newels, base rail, hand rail, etc) from a number of sources including the sheds, Richard Burbridge are well known but there are others. There are different ways to fix the handrail to the newels, some easier and some more traditional. I've seen a good "how to" leaflet on the web somewhere but can't find it now - try spending some time with google. http://www.richardburbidge.co.uk/downloads/BRACKET_INS.pdf might be useful. Some of the sheds often have freebie Richard Burbridge brochures with installation advice. I've seen them in B&Q and Focus. -- Mike Clarke |
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